Which herb is considered unsafe?
a. Rose hips
b. Goldenseal
c. Royal jelly
d. Ginkgo
ANS: C
Royal jelly is used for insomnia and liver ailments. It can produce a serious to fatal allergic reaction; therefore, it is considered unsafe.
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