WARNINGS FOR HERBS

From the Botanical safety book.

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For External Use Only: Arnica, Calamus, Comfrey root

Do Not Use During Pregnancy: Angelica, Barberry, Black Cohosh, Borage, Buchu, Catnip, Comfrey, Elecampane, Horehound, Goldenseal, Juniper Berries, Kava-kava, Lemongrass, Licorice, Lobelia, Motherwort, Mugwort, Myrrh, Oregon Grape Root, Pennyroyal, Pleurisy, Prickly Ash Bark, Red Clover, Rue, Safflower, Shepherd's Purse, Tansy, Uva Ursi, Blue Vervain, Wormwood, and Yarrow.

Do Not Use If Taking Blood Thinning Agents: Alfalfa, Angelica, Dong Quai, Rue, Indian Sarsparilla Root, and Woodruff.

Do not use internally if you have diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal pain, are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (Consult your physician): Aloe, Cascara, Kava-kava, Rhubarb Root or Senna.

Not For Long Term Use: Black Walnut, Borage, Buchu, Ephedra, Goldenseal, Juniper Berries, Kava-kava, Licorice, Sassafrass Root, Wild Cherry Bark, or Wormwood.

Not For Use If You Have Ulcers: Cramp Bark or Gentian

Not For Use With Kidney or Liver Conditions: Buchu, Chapparal, Eucalyptus, Kava-kava, Sheep Sorrel, Shepherd's Purse, Uva Ursi.

Do not use Eucalyptus internally, and under supervision from an expert externally if you have inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal and bile ducts and diseases of the liver

Do not use Licorice if you have hypertension, hypokalemia, edema, cirrhosis of the liver or cholestaatic liver disorders and diabetes or if taking digoxin- based drugs.

Do not use Poke Root except under supervision of an expert.

Psyllium should only be used with plenty of water and should be avoided if you have bowel obstructions.

White Oak Bark should not be applied to extensively damaged skin.

Meadowsweet should be avoided if you have salycilate sensitivity.

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