The pediatric nurse takes a comprehensive health history of a 10-year-old patient and asks the parents about their use of herbal products or home remedies.What information does the nurse know regarding herbal products?

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There are no known side effects for topical application of aloe vera.Bilberry can affect clotting time by decreasing platelet aggregation.Echinacea should not be used for patients with autoimmune disorders,diabetes,AIDS,or HIV.Fennel may have a laxative effect; licorice is contraindicated in patients with diabetes,hypertension,or liver and kidney disease.

The Pediatric Nurse Takes a Comprehensive Health History of a 10-Year-Old