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Chinese herbal medicine (Tongxinluo capsule and Danshen-based prescriptions were the most frequently used herbal prescriptions) may be useful in patients with aspirin resistance. The most commonly used single herbs were danshen root, milkvetch root, Leech, and Rosewood.

Comment: Why not? The authors found that the herbs were well tolerated. Without evidence of harm, shouldn't we try to maximize even possible benefits?



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