I have seen evidence in Europe that when doctors combine the two, the allopathic drugs bill can be reduced because herbs tend to be less expensive. That may worry manufacturers, and it has long been said that they are actively campaigning against this. They would be wise to accept that working with natural medicine is good for sales of conventional medicine.
Herbal Medicine (Regulation)
Proceeding contribution from
David Tredinnick
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 July 2013.
It occurred during Adjournment debate on Herbal Medicine (Regulation).
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