hi mike2305,
If we take any herb without medical supervision, Doesn't give any side effect?
When you put garlic on your pasta you are taking an herb...why consult a doctor? Read about what you want to know and be responsible for yourself...doctors do not perform magic; they are guessing with a little bit more info in board than the rest of us and frankly that is not even always true...
Not to mention the fact that having a doctor prescribe a med does not have a thing to do with it's side effects. You may never have a side effect to anything OR you may react to everything...aspirin(for example) is very high in side effects and tylenol destroys the liver if taken incorrectly.