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Sinisalo, M., Enkovaara, AL. & Kivistö, K.T. Possible hepatotoxic effect of rooibos tea: a case report. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 66, 427–428 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-009-0776-7
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