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Women inserting herb balls in vagina for 'womb detox' warned of toxic shock syndrome risk

Herbal Womb Detox Pearls
The Herbal Womb Detox Pearls are meant to detox the womb Photo: Courtesy

A trend among women for inserting herb balls in their vaginas to 'detox their wombs' could risk toxic shock syndrome, an expert has warned.

The Herbal Womb Detox Pearls, sold by US company Embrace Pangaea , are said to alleviate conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts and thrush.

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