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Harmful Herbs
Remember, just because
something is natural, it doesn't make it safe. The following herbs
have the potential to be very harmful or even deadly if ingested.
I suggest avoiding them. However, if you choose to use them, please
do your research first. And if you are taking any medication, consult
your doctor before using any herb.
| Aloe
Vera |
Can
be a powerful laxative |
| Borage |
Harmful
in large doses; may cause liver damage and cancer |
| Broom |
Toxic;
diuretic |
| Chaparral |
BANNED
IN THE UNITED STATES |
| Coltsfoot |
May
cause cancer |
| Comfrey |
May
cause liver damage and cancer |
| Ephedra |
Should
not be used by people with heart conditions, blood pressure,
diabetes or thyroid disease |
| Floxglove |
Potent
heart toxin |
| Juniper |
Shouldn't
be used by women who are pregnant or have kidney disease |
| Licorice |
Excessive
amounts may cause fluid retention and high blood pressure |
| Pennyroyal |
The
essential oil may cause convulsions in large doses |
| Pokeweed |
May
cause respiratory paralysis and convulsion |
| Rue
|
May
make skin more susceptible to sun damage |
| Sassafras |
May
cause cancer |
| Yohimbe |
Side
effects include nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, palpitations,
insomnia and tremors |
Never
ingest the following:
Aconite,
Balm of Gilead, Belladonna, Black Hellebore, Black Nightshade, Byrony,
Calamus, Camphor, Carnation, Comfrey, Deadly Nightshade, Deerstongue,
Eucalyptus, Euphorbium, Fern, Geranium, Heliotrope, Hemlock, Henbane,
Hyacinth, Ivy, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mums, Narcissus, Nightshade,
Pine, Ranunculus, Tonka, Trefoil, Water parsnip, Wisteria, Wolfbane,
Woodwarm, Yew
Use
the following with caution as they may have ill effects on people
with preexisting medical condition or sensitivity:
Acorn, Angelica,
Bladderwack, Clover, Flax, Hemp, Hops, Juniper, Licorice, Mace,
Nutmeg, Periwinkle, Red sandalwood, Rhubarb, Sandalwood, Stephontis,
Sweet flag, Tobacco, Woodruff
Dangerous
Herbs for Pregnant Women
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