Some unlabeled Chinese herbal pills as well as drugs from Mexican border clinics have been found to contain corticosteroids. These are powerful drugs for arthritis. They have many side effects and should never be used without your doctor's supervision. Has no warnings about side effects You should be told about any side effects. There should be warnings on the label or instructions stating who should not use the treatment.
Many people think that natural means harmless.
Scientists look for tests to prove that a treatment is safe and also has some benefits. For example, snake venom is natural but it can be harmful. Promoters of unproven remedies use many other ways to appeal directly to people with arthritis, their families and friends. They make oral claims. You can often spot an unproven remedy by how and where it's promoted.