Michie C A
Tropical Metabolism Research Unit, University Hospital, Kingston, Jamaica.
Ann Trop Paediatr. 1992;12(1):31-6. doi: 10.1080/02724936.1992.11747543.
A survey of paediatric inpatients at the Tropical Metabolism Research Unit in the University Hospital, Kingston, Jamaica demonstrates that 71% had been treated with herbal remedies before their presentation to the medical services. The risks of the high prevalence of such medication in children are outlined, and two remedies in particular are highlighted because of their potential toxicity.
对牙买加金斯敦大学医院热带代谢研究单位的儿科住院患者进行的一项调查表明，71%的患者在就医前曾接受过草药治疗。文中概述了儿童中此类药物高流行率的风险，并特别强调了两种草药因其潜在毒性。
