I am outraged because we are being told by a 'doctor' that purging, stimulating herbs are SAFE to take long term...when in fact they are not...period. My gallbladder has nothing to do with this, as I have had it out for TEN years and never had problems THIS bad until I took Intestinal Formula #1. Anyone who says these herbs are safe long term, dos NOT know what they are talking about. Thye are dangerous and he should not advocate their use long term. As a matter of fact, there are many other conversations on this board by that back this up. This IS in the correct board because this was a message for Dr. Schultze and as far as I am concerned, if he stands by his claims, then he should be able to answer....