Indian culture is rich in herbal cure. There is high incidence of their self medication. There is a general notion that herbals are harmless. On falling sick people use them as self-treatment, but if their symptoms are not relieved, only then medical advice is sought. The self- medication of herbal continued without any information to doctor.

Is it safe? Can it affect outcomes of treatment, if so, how this issue can be addressed. Please share your experience. .