Below is a partial list of suggested safety guidelines taken from the "American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook" written by Michael McGuffin. Publication date: Jan. 30, 1998. (** Please note items in blue are additions by Crescent Moon Herbals LLC)
Bee Pollen - Do not use if allergic to bees and/or bee pollen. Ingestion may result in severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, an acute allergic response which may be life threatening.
Black Cohosh - Not to be used if pregnant.
Black Walnut - Not for long term use.
Bladderwrack - Not to be used if pregnant.
Blessed Thistle - Not to be used if pregnant.
Bloodroot - For external use only.
Blue Cohosh - Not to be used if pregnant.
Blue Vervain - Not to be used if pregnant.
Boldo Leaf - Consult health practitioner before use.
Borage - Not to be used if pregnant.
Buckthorn - Consult health practitioner before use.
Bupleurum - Consult health practitioner before use.
Calamus - For external use only.
Cascara Sagrada Bark - Consult health practitioner before use.
Catnip - Not to be used if pregnant.
Cat's Claw Bark - Women should avoid use of this herb when trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or nursing. It may be best to avoid use of this herb if you have any chronic health condition resulting from over-stimulation of the immune system, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, or Show-gren's syndrome.
Chaparral - Consult health practitioner before use.
Chaste tree - Not to be used if pregnant.
Coltsfoot - Not to be used if pregnant.
Comfrey - For external use only.
Cramp Bark - Consult health practitioner before use.
Devil's Claw Root - Consult health practitioner before use.
Dong Quai - Not to be used if pregnant.
Dulse - Consult health practitioner before use.
Echinacea - Use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.
Elderberry - Excessive use may cause nausea and vomiting.
Elecampane - Not to be used if pregnant.
Eucalyptus - Consult health practitioner before use.
Eyebright - Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Feverfew - Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Frankincense - For external use only.
French Green Clay - For external use only.
Gentian - Consult health practitioner before use.
Glucosamine - Do not use if allergic to shellfish.
Goldenrod - Consult health practitioner before use.
Goldenseal - Not to be used if pregnant.
Guar Gum - Use with at least 8 ounces of water.
Hawthorn Berry - May cause mild diarrhea.
Horehound - Not to be used if pregnant.
Horny Goat Weed - Not for long term use.
Hydrangea - Consult health practitioner before use.
Japanese Knotweed - Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Large dosages or prolonged usage can be toxic to kidneys. Not intended for use for children.
Juniper - Consult health practitioner before use.
Kava - Consult health practitioner before use.
Kola Nut - Consult health practitioner before use.
Lemongrass - Not to be used if pregnant.
Licorice - Consult health practitioner before use.
Lobelia - Consult health practitioner before use.
Lycii - Not to be used if pregnant.
Mandrake - Consult health practitioner before use.
Mistletoe - Consult health practitioner before use.
Motherwort - Not to be used if pregnant.
Mugwort - Not to be used if pregnant.
Myrrh - For external use only.
Nettle - May lower blood pressure. Do not use if taking diuretics or drugs to lower blood pressure. Long term use is not recommended.
Olive Leaf - Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Oregon Grape - Not to be used if pregnant.
Osha - For external use only.
Parsley - Not to be used if pregnant.
Pau D'Arco Bark - Do not use while using blood thinning drugs. Large doses may be toxic.
Peach - Not to be used if pregnant.
Periwinkle - Consult health practitioner before use.
Pennyroyal - Not to be used if pregnant.
Pleurisy - Not to be used if pregnant.
Poke Root - Consult health practitioner before use.
Prickly Ash - Not to be used if pregnant.
Psyllium - Use with at least 8 ounces of water.
Quassia - Not to be used if pregnant.
Queen of the Meadow - Consult health practitioner before use.
Raspberry Leaf - Not for use by children under the age of 6 or those who have liver or kidney disease.
Red Clover - Not to be used if pregnant.
Red Root Bark - Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Rhubarb - Consult health practitioner before use.
Safflower - Consult health practitioner before use.
Sarsaparilla - Consult health practitioner before use.
Sassafras - For external use only.
Senna - Consult health practitioner before use.
Sheep Sorrel - Consult health practitioner before use.
Shepard's Purse - Not to be used if pregnant.
Slippery Elm Bark - Avoid using while on other medications.
Spikenard - Not to be used if pregnant.
St. John s Wort - Consult health practitioner before use.
Stephania Root - Not intended for use if pregnant, nursing or for children.
Sweet Annie - Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Tansy - Not to be used if pregnant.
Uva Ursi - Not to be used if pregnant.
Valerian Root - Withdrawal symptoms may occur after long-term use when discontinued suddenly.
Watercress - Consult health practitioner before use.
White Oak - Consult health practitioner before use.
White Willow Bark - Long-term, daily use may reduce sexual desire. Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin, do not give to children under 16 years of age, especially with symptoms of any kind of viral infection, flu or chickenpox.
Wild Cherry - Consult health practitioner before use.
Wormwood - Consult health practitioner before use.
Yarrow - Not to be used if pregnant.
Yellowdock - Consult health practitioner before use.
Yohimbe - Consult health practitioner before use.
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