Safety Guidelines
specific guidelines As per the Botanical Safety Handbook - available through the American Botanical Council.
| Aconite this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA
Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions.
Agar agar should be ingested only with adequate liquid. Not for use by persons with bowel obstruction. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Alfalfa products are not recommended for use by persons taking blood thinning agents. Aloe should not be used if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product. Angelica is not to be used during pregnancy or by persons taking blood thinning agents. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. For external use only. May be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Apricot this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Arnica this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. May cause allergic dermatitis with extended use or in sensitive persons. Ashwangandha Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Balm of Gilead this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Barberry Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Bittersweet this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Black Cohosh Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Black Walnut Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Bladderwrack Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Blessed Thistle this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Blood Root this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Blue Cohosh Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Blue Flag this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly Blue Vervain this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Boldo this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Borage Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Brigham Tea this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Broom this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Buchu this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Buckthorn should not be used if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product. Calamus this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Camphor for external use only. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Canada Snake Root Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Cascara should not be used if you have diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Castor Bean this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Catnip Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest these. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Centaury this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Chamomile Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Chaparral this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Chaste Tree Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest these. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Clematis this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Coltsfoot Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest these. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Comfrey this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Cornflower Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Crampbark is not recommended for use by persons with ulcers. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Culvers Root this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Devil's Claw (Arthritis Tea) this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Dog Bane this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Dong Quai Pregnant or nursing women, or persons taking blood thinning agents should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Donkey Hide Glue this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Dragon's Blood this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Dyers Broom this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest these. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Elecampane this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Ephedra this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA
Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions.
Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also,
may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Eucalyptus this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Not to be used by persons with inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal and bile ducts and/or severe diseases of the liver. Euphorbia this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. May cause nausea and vomiting. False Unicorn Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Flax Seed this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Galangal this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Gelsium this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Gentian this herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Not to be used by persons with ulcers, or when stomach irritation or inflammation is present. Goldenrod persons with chronic kidney disorder should consult a health care practitioner before use. Goldenseal this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Gravelroot (Queen of The Meadow) this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Guar should only be ingested with adequate liquid. Not for use by persons with bowel obstruction. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Hellebore this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Henbane this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Hops Are not recommended for use by persons suffering from depression. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Horehound Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Hydrangea this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Jewelweed this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. |
Juniper Berries are not to be used
for more than six weeks in succession. Persons with inflammatory kidney
disease should not use this herb. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA
Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest
this. Also,
may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be
harmful if used incorrectly.
Larkspur this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Lemon Grass Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Lemon Verbena this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Licorice is not for prolonged use except under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. Prolonged use may cause hypertension, edema, headache, vertigo and potassium depletion. Not for use by persons with hypertension, hypokalemia, edema, cirrhosis of the liver, cholestaatic liver disorders, and diabetes. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Lobelia this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Lovage is not recommended for use by persons taking blood thinning agents. This product may cause a skin rash. Discontinue use if a rash occurs. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Mace in large quantities may cause dizziness, stomach pains, rapid pulse, nausea, anxiety, liver pain, double vision and coma. Maidenhair Fern Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Large doses may act as an emetic. Mandrake is to be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Manzanita this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Milkweed Large doses may act as an emetic. For external use only. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Mimosa Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Mistletoe is not for use by persons with protein hypersensitivity and chronic progressive infections such as tuberculosis and AIDS. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Morning Glory Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Motherwort Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Mugwort this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Mulberry this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Myrrh Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Nutmeg Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Oregon Grape Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Osha Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Parsley Pregnant or nursing women, or persons with inflammatory kidney disease should not ingest this. Peach Bark and leaf is not to be used during pregnancy. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Pennyroyal Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Periwinkle is not for use by persons with low blood pressure, or hypo tension. this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pink Root this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Pleurisy this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Poke Root is to be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance. this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Prickly Ash Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Psyllium should only be ingested with adequate liquid. Not for use by persons with bowel obstruction. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Quassia this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Red Clover not to be used by persons taking blood thinning agents, pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Rehmannia not for use by persons with diarrhea and indigestion. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Rhubarb Root should not be used if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product. this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Rue not to be used by persons taking blood thinning agents, pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Safflower is not to be used by persons with hemorrhagic diseases or peptic ulcers. Ingestion of this herb may prolong blood coagulation time. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Sarsaparilla Root is not recommended for use by persons taking blood thinning agents. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Sassafras Root is not recommended for use by persons taking blood thinning agents. this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Senega Snake Root is not for use by persons with gastritis or ulcers. Senna should not be used if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest these. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Sheep Sorrel is not recommended for use by persons with a history of kidney stones. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Shepherds Purse is not recommended for use by persons with a history of kidney stones. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Silk Tree Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. St. Johns Wort this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Stevia is only for use as a dietary supplement. Stillingia Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Sundew this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Sweet Flag this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Tansy Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Tonka Beans are only for use as an aromatic fixative in potpourris or other crafts. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Uva Ursi Leaf is contraindicated in kidney disorders Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Vervain is only to be used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages. Vervain, Blue see Blue Vervain. Vetiver Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. White Oak bark should not be applied to extensively damaged skin. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. White Pine bark is only to be used as a flavoring agent for alcoholic beverages. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Wild Cherry Bark should be used with caution. Avoid excessive or long term use. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Wild Lettuce this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Wild Yam this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Woodruff is not recommended for use by persons taking blood thinning agents. This herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. This herb may be harmful if used incorrectly. Wormwood this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Also, may be harmful if consumed for an extended time period. Yarrow this herb is not recommended for internal use according to FDA Guidelines. Use with caution. Consult a health professional with any questions. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest this. Yellow Dock root is not recommended for use by persons with a history of kidney stones. Yohimbe bark is contraindicated in existing liver and kidney diseases and in chronic inflammation of the sexual organs or prostate gland. Not recommended for excessive or long term use, may potentiate pharmaceutical MAO-inhibitors. |