A doctor should always be consulted, but many people do not do this, so it is best to keep track of the consumption of these medicinal plants. People should take extra precautions when taking herbal medications made outside of the United States, especially Mexico, India, or China. The final tip I found from the Mayo Clinic is that consumers should always read alerts or notices listed by the FDA regarding adverse reactions. In conclusion, medicinal plants have been around for a long time. Many of our medicines contain plant-derived ingredients and are still used today. I would not recommend the use of herbal remedies due to the complications it can have on the body unless the doctor suggests the product. The more I read about these medicinal plants, the more precautions I came across. I think these herbal medicines should be reviewed as a drug by the FDA to avoid any health complications.