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Herb Safety Cautions

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Please read before continuing to the list of cautions: This list is not meant to be all inclusive, it is an educational resource.  Seek qualified expert advice before using a botanical with which you are unfamiliar. Guidelines are a starting point, consult trained professional before beginning any new herb that is unfamiliar to you.

It is assumed the herbs will be used in a rational and informed manner.  Follow guidelines for usage. Consult your health care practitioner if you are on medication.    Illness or negative reactions can occur from excessive consumption including individual sensitivities and allergic reactions.  We assume no responsibility for improper use.

ALOES

Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain.  Pregnant or nursing women or those taking medication for a medical condition, consult health professional before use.

Do not exceed recommended dosage.  Not for long-term use.

ANGELICA ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy, or for persons with a history of diabetes or hypoglycemia.  Do not use if on blood thinners.  Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

ANISE SEED

Not recommended if history of breast cancer or have been advised not to take birth control pills.

ANISE, STAR

Not recommended if history of breast cancer or have been advised not to take birth control pills.

ARNICA FLOWERS

External use only.  Do not use on broken skin or during pregnancy.  May cause allergic skin reactions with extended use or in sensitive persons.

vASHWANGANDA ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy.  May potentiate the effects of barbituates.

ASTRAGALUS 

Avoid use if undergoing cancer treatment.

BARBERRY BARK

Not for use during pregnancy.

BAYBERRY BARK

Not for use during pregnancy.  Consult health professional before use if history of high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease.

BLACK COHOSH ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.  Avoid long-term use.  Not recommended for persons with a history of breast cancer or who have been advised not to take birth control pills.  Consult health professional before use if history of congestive heart failure.

BLACK WALNUT HULL & LEAF

Avoid long-term use.

BLADDERWRACK

Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.  Avoid if suffering from thyroid disorders.  Not for long-term use.

BLESSED THISTLE

Not for use during pregnancy.

BLOODROOT

Not for use during pregnancy.  May cause nausea or vomiting.  Do not exceed recommended dosage.

BLUE COHOSH ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy.

BORAGE LEAF

Recommended for external use only.  Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.  Avoid excessive or long-term use.

BROOM FLOWERS

Not for use during pregnancy.  Use under supervision of health professional.  Avoid if taking MAO inhibitors or with high blood pressure.

BUCKTHORN BARK

Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain.  If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult health professional before use

BUTCHERS BROOM ROOT.

Consult health professional before use if history of high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease.

CALENDULA FLOWER

Not for use during pregnancy.

CASCARA SAGRADA

Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain.  If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult health professional before use.

Not for long-term use.

CATNIP LEAF

Not for use during pregnancy.

CAYENNE

Keep out of eyes or open wounds.

CHAMOMILE FLOWERS (ROMAN)

Not for use during pregnancy.

CHAPARRAL LEAF

Not to be used in large quantities by people with pre-existing kidney disease or liver conditions.

CHASTE TREE BERRIES

Not for use during pregnancy.  May counteract the effectiveness of birth control pills.

COLTSFOOT

Do not use on broken skin, during pregnancy or while nursing.  Avoid excessive or long-term use.

COMFREY LEAF & ROOT

External use only.  Do not use on broken skin, during pregnancy or while nursing.  Not recommended for long-term use.

DAMIANA LEAF

Avoid long-term use.

DANDELION LEAF & ROOT

Not recommended for people with stomach irritation, ulcers or inflammation.

DEVIL’S CLAW ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy or for people with stomach irritation, ulcers or inflammation.

DONG QUAI ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy.

ELECAMPANE ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.  Large doses may cause diarrhea, vomiting, spasms or symptoms of paralysis.

EPHEDRA HERB  (MA HUANG)

WARNING: Not recommended for individuals under 18.  Consult health professional before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, suffering from high blood pressure, heart or thyroid disease, diabetes or experiencing difficulty in urination associated with prostate enlargement.  Reduce or discontinue if tremors, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, or loss of appetite occurs.   Keep away from children.

EUCALYPTUS LEAF

Avoid use if experiencing inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases or diseases involving bile ducts or liver.  Do not use Eucalyptus preparations on the face or nose of young children or infants.

FALSE UNICORN

Not for use during pregnancy.

FENNEL SEED

Not recommended if history of breast cancer or have been advised not to take birth control pills.

FENUGREEK SEED

Not recommended if history of breast cancer or have been advised not to take birth control pills.

FEVERFEW

Not for use during pregnancy.

FLAX SEED

Ingest only with at least six oz. liquid.  Should not be taken with bowel obstruction.

GENTIAN ROOT

Not recommended for people with ulcers, stomach irritation or inflammation.

GINGER ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy.  Persons with a history of gallstones should consult a health professional before use.

GINKGO LEAF

May cause allergic dermatitis with extended use or in sensitive persons.  May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors.

GINSENG (AMERICAN, WHITE, KIRIN RED, SHIN CHUR RED)

Consult health professional before use if history of high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease.

GOLDENSEAL HERB

Not for use during pregnancy., Avoid long-term use.   Consult health professional before use if history of high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease.

GOLDENSEAL ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy.

GAUR GUM

Ingest only with adequate liquid.   Should not be taken with bowel obstruction.

HOPS FLOWERS

Not recommended for use by persons suffering from depression.

HOREHOUND HERB

Not for use during pregnancy.

HORSETAIL HERB (SHAVEGRASS)

Should not be used by persons with cardiac or renal dysfunction.  Avoid long-term use.

HYDRANGEA ROOT

Do not exceed recommended dose.  Avoid long-term use.

JUNIPER BERRIES

Not for use during pregnancy.  Do not use for more than six successive weeks.  Avoid if suffering from inflammatory kidney disease.

KAVA KAVA

Not for use by persons under the age of 18.  If pregnant, nursing or on a prescription drug, consult a health professional prior to use. Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive or operate heavy equipment. Do not exceed recommended dose or take with alcoholic beverages.  Avoid long-term use.

LEMON BALM

Avoid if suffering from thyroid disorders.

LEMONGRASS

Not for use during pregnancy.

LICORICE ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.  Avoid prolonged use unless supervised by qualified health professional.  Extended use may cause hypertension, edema, headache, vertigo and potassium depletion.  Avoid if suffering from hypertension, hypokalemia, edema, cirrhosis of the liver, cholestatic liver disorders, diabetes, or on heart medication.  Consult health professional before use

if history of high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease.

LOBELIA HERB

Not for use during pregnancy.  Use with caution, in small amounts, and preferrably under the direction of a health professional.   Do not exceed recommended dosage.  May cause nausea or vomiting.

LOMATIUM ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy.  Not recommended for use if taking blood thinners.  Discontinue use if rash appears.

LOVAGE ROOT

Not for use during pregnancy or if taking blood thinners.  Not recommended if suffering from impaired or inflamed kidneys.  May cause skin rash.

LYDI BERRY

Not for use during pregnancy.

MADENHAIR FERN

Not for use during pregnancy.

MISTLETOE LEAF

Not for use by persons with protein hypersensitivity and chronic-progressive infections such as tuberculosis and AIDS.  Do not exceed recommended dosage.  Avoid if using MAO inhibitors, have high blood pressure, or a history of asthma or heart disease.

MOTHERWORT

Not to be used during pregnancy.

MUGWORT

Not to be used during pregnancy.

OREGON GRAPE ROOT

Not to be used during pregnancy.

OSHA ROOT

Not to be used during pregnancy.

PARSLEY ROOT

Not to be used during pregnancy or by anyone with inflammatory kidney disease.

PENNYROYAL, EUROPEAN HERB

Not to be used during pregnancy.

PERIWINKLE HERB

Not for use by persons with low blood pressure or constipation.

PLEURISY ROOT

Not to be used during pregnancy.  May cause nausea or vomiting.

PRICKLEY ASH

Not to be used during pregnancy.

PSYLLIUM SEED

Do not take without adequate fluid intake or if you have difficulty in swallowing.  Seek medical attention if you experience any of the following after use:  chest pain, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing or breathing.

QUEEN OF THE MEADOW ROOT

Not to be used during pregnancy or nursing.  Recommended for external use only.  Do not apply to damaged skin.  Not recommended for long-term use.

RED CLOVER BLOSSOMS

Not to be used during pregnancy.

REHMANNIA ROOT

Not for use by persons with diarrhea and indigestion.

RHUBARB ROOT

Do not use if suffering from abdominal pain or diarrhea.  Discontinue if these condition result.  Do not exceed recommended dosage.  Not for long-term use.  Consult health professional of you are pregnant or nursing.

ROSEMARY LEAF

Not to be used during pregnancy.

RUE HERB

Not to be used during pregnancy or by persons with poor kidney function or disease.  Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

SAFFLOWER PETALS

Not for use during pregnancy.  Avoid use if suffering from hemorrhagic diseases or peptic ulcers.  Ingestion may prolong blood coagulation time.  Not to be used for more than six weeks at a time.

SAGE

Avoid long-term use.

SARSAPARILLA ROOT

Not recommended for use if taking blood thinners.

SASSAFRAS BARK & ROOT

Avoid Long term use.  May be harmful if used incorrectly.  Proper information should be obtained by consulting a health professional or reference guide before using.  Not recommended for use if taking blood thinners.

SASSAFRAS LEAF

Avoid Long term use.  May be harmful if used incorrectly.  Proper information should be obtained by consulting a health professional or reference guide before using.

SCULLCAP HERB

Avoid long-term use.

SENNA LEAF PODS

Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain.  If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult health professional before use.

Do not exceed recommended dosage.  Not for long-term use.

SHEEP SORREL HERB

Avoid use if history of kidney stones exists.

SHEPHERD’S PURSE HERB

Not for use during pregnancy or where a history of kidney stones exists.

ST. JOHN’S WORT HERB

May be harmful if used incorrectly.  Proper use should be obtained by consulting a health professional or reference guide before using.  Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.  Do not use with MAO inhibitors or with high blood pressure.

UVA URSI LEAF (CUT)

Not for use during pregnancy or by persons with kidney disorders, irritated digestive conditions or in conjunction with conditions or remedies that produce acidic urine.  Not for prolonged use unless under the direction of a health professional.  May cause nausea or vomiting.

UVA URSI (WHOLE)

Not for use during pregnancy.

VERVAIN HERB, BLUE

Not for use during pregnancy.  Avoid use if history of asthma or heart disease.

WHITE OAK BARK

Avoid external use if skin is extensively damaged.

WILD CHERRY BARK

Use with caution.  Do not exceed recommended dose.  Avoid long-term use.

WORMWOOD HERB

Not for use during pregnancy or for long-term use.  May be harmful if used incorrectly.  Proper use should be determined by consulting a health professional.  Do not exceed recommended dosage.

YARROW FLOWERS

Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.

YELLOW DOCK ROOT

Avoid if history of kidney stones exists.

YOHIMBE BARK

Not recommended for excessive or long-term use.  Contraindicated for any of the following conditions: low blood pressure, hypotension, liver and kidney disease, chronic inflammation of the sexual organs or prostate gland.

Disclaimer: The recommendations are for educational purposes only and do not imply that similar results will happen with the use of our products.  The products and information discussed are not intended as a drug, or intended to diagnose for specific illnesses or conditions, nor as products to eliminate diseases or other medical conditions or complications.

No information in this article should be taken as a recommendation. If you have any questions about the relationship between Nutritional Supplements and your health, seek the advice of a qualified Health care physician. The FDA has not evaluated the information on this web page.