Many people take herbs and vitamins because they believe these supplements can improve their health. But many people also are unaware that even these natural remedies can cause them harm if taken in the wrong doses or in conjunction with other drugs. In this article, a reporter reviews four supplements that can cause harm if taken incorrectly. The list includes such popular natural remedies as St. John's wort, kava, fish oil, and artemisinin. Experts also discuss which herbs and vitamins people...
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