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Achillea Millefolium

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CI in ulcer.

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Aconitum

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TOXIC at high or sustained dose

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Actaea racemosa

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CI in estrogen dependent tumors

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Aesculus Hippocastanum

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Safe, but may cause nausea.

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Allium Cepa/Sativum

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CI in bleeding

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Aloe Vera

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Super safe if not the latex

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Althaea

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CI in wet cough

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Angelica Sinensis

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Blood builder and mover - might worsen bleeding

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Arctium Lappa

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Might cause hypoglycemia

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Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi

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Nausea

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Arnica Montana

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Not internal

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Artemisia annua

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NOT IN HIGH DOSES. neurotoxic. Thujone. Asteraceae allergy

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Artemisia absinthe

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NOT IN HIGH DOSES. neurotoxic. Asteraceae allergy

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Artemisia Vulgaris

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Has thujone (emmenagogue, abortifacient, convulsions). ASTERACEAE

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Asclepius Tuberosa

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Toxic in large doses for several days

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Aspidosperma Quebracho

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Don’t use in children or lactation or dry cough

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Astragalus Membranaceus

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SAFE

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Atropa Belladonna

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Do not use in BPH, SM relaxation, glaucoma

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Avena Sativa

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SAFE

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Bacopa Monnieri

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SAFE

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Baptisia Tincotra

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Can cause tachy’s

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Berberis aquifolium

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CI in the usual conditions for bitters

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Berberis Vulgaris

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The usual bitter problems. not in GERD, ulcers, diarrhea, cholelithiasis.

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Boswellia Serrata

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SAFE

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Bryonia Alba
Abd pain, n/v, diarrhea. Pretty toxic.
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Calendula officinalis
SAFE… but will make you pee a lot
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Camellia sinensis
SAFE
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Cannabis Sativa
CI in psych issues
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Capsella Bursa-Pastoris
CI in major bleeding, pregnancy
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Capsicum Frutescens
Burning
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Cassia Senna
Not for use in obstruction, acute gi inflammation, under 12
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Ceanothus Americanus
SAFE
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Centella Asiatica
Photosensitivity
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Chamaelirium Luteum
Anti-platelet effects so caution with bleeders
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Chelidonium Majus
Not for use in lr failure, biliary obstruction, diarrhea, hemolysis. not for use in children.
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Chionanthus virginicus
SAFE. But don’t use in bile duct obstruction
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Cineraria Maritima
Not safe internally, asteraceae allergy
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Cinnamomum
CI in GERD, severe gastritis
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Coleus Forskohli
Active peptic ulcer. Don't use with kids.
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Commiphora Mukul
CI in IBD
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Commiphora molmol`
SAFE
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Convallaria Majalis
Green/yellow halo around objects, bradycardia, gynecomastia, DEATH CI in: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypo/hypercalcemia. arrhythmias. kidney failure. severe carditis.
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Cordyceps
Not in Autoimmunity
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Corydalis
May cause headache and fatigue.
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Crataegus
SAFE
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Curcuma Longa
SAFE
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Cynara Scolymus
Asteracea allergy. The typical Bitter CI's
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Datura stramonium
CI in BPH. Potentiates anticholinergics
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digitalis
Not safe CI in partial heart block, angina, arrhythmias, bradycardias, cardiac hypertrophy
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Dioscorea villosa
Biliary obstructions
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Echinacea augustifolia
Not for long term use. CI in AI. Asteraceae.
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Eleutherococcus Senticosus
Not for long term use, acute infections bc it won't help, in HTN because it's stimulating
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Ephedra Sinica
Agitation, HTN, MI, vasculitis, stroke. Sympathomimetic signs.
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Equisetum Arvense
Depletes thiamine long term. May cause beri beri. CI with HTN, hypokalemia, coagulation disorders
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Eschscholzia California
addictive
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Eucalyptus Globulus
Diarrhea, mydriasis, hypothyroidism, death
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Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Must have pyrrolizidine alkaloids removed. ASTERACEAE FAMILY. May cause hepatic failure.
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Eupatorium Purpureum
Must have pyrrolizidine alkaloids removed. ASTERACEAE FAMILY. May cause hepatic failure.
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Euphrasia Officinalis
SAFE
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Foeniculum Vulgare
CNS toxicity
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Galium Aparine
SAFE
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Fucus Vesiculosis
Not long term. May cause urine arsenic/heavy metal poisoning. may cause decreased mineral absorption.
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Ganoderma Lucidum
Dark stool, diarrhea side effects
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Gelsemium sempervirens
CI in myasthenia gravis, hypotension. Pretty toxic. NOT SAFE.
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Gentian Lutea
Bitter stimulation side effects
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Geranium Maculatum
Not for long term use. Nausea SE
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Ginkgo Biloba
Rash, bleeding, headache
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Pseudoaldosteronism (fatigue, edema, weight loss, HTN, rhabdo, kidney failure, hypokalemia).
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Grindelia Robusta
Asteracea allergy. Might cause hypermagnesemia (does this help with bronchospasm and headache?)
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Hamamelis Virginiana
Skin rx
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Harpagophytum Procumbens
Bitter SE’s
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Humulus Lupulus
Gynecomastia (beer belly and titties in beer drinking men), Bitter stimulation
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Hydrangea Arborescens
May cause vertigo, chest oppression
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Hydrastis Canadensis
Jaundice? Dyspnea, bradycardia, spasms, paralysis, hallucinations
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Hyoscyamus Niger
CI in. BPH, urinary retention, tachycardias, closed angle glaucoma. Hot, red, dry, blind, mad.
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Hypericum Perforatum
Watch out for photosensitivity rash, diarrhea, indigestion, fatigue, elevated ALT/AST
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Iris Versicolor
CI in GERD, diarrhea, acute hepatitis, acute cholecystitis/ithiasis. May cause n/v/death in high doses. There are safer ones to use.
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Jugulars Nigra
CI in long term use as it is carcinogenic
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Juniperus Communis
CI in the classic bitter things. It has thujone in it so it is emmenagogue and neurotoxic
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Larrea Tridentata
Really intense herb and not super safe. Might be carcinogenic. not for high dose or long-term. will cause hepatotoxicity and cancer.
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Leonurus Cardiaca
SAFE
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Leptandra Virginica
CI when we don’t want bitter digestive stimulation
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Ligusticum Porteri
May cause a WHOLE BODY RASH
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Ligustrum Lucidum
SAFE
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Linum Usitassitum
CI in GI obstruction. Not in iron deficiency anemia or osteoporosis
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Lobelia Inflata
CI in cardiac hypertrophy, heart block, dry cough LOW DOSE HERB
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Lomatium Dissectum
Will cause a full body pruritic rash. Only for short term use.
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Lycopus Virginicus
Not for use in euthyroid, hypothyroid, infertility or long term.
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Matricaria Camomila
ASTERACEA allergy. May cause contact dermatitis
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Medicago Sativa
SPOILED sprouts can cause a lupus-like reaction
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Melaleuca alternifolia
Don’t use over large areas of broken skin or internally
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Melissa Officinali
CI in GERD, maybe in hypothyroidism
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Mentha X Piperita
Not for use in G6PD deficiency, CI in cholelithiasis except that’s also an indication so… indicated but not safe.
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Momordica Charantia
Possible intolerance
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Olea Europa
CI in hyperactive gut
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Panax ginseng
CI in HTN, hemorrhage, asthma, anxiety, psoriasis. Don't use long term. May cause mastalgia, signs of ginseng abuse (mania+rash)
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Passiflora Incarnata
SAFE (but AE of convulsion, paralysis, hypothermia, hypotension in OD)
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Pausinystalia Yohimbe
Can cause insomnia, anxiety, mania, mydriasis, hypertension
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Phytolacca Americana
CI in high doses. Can cause n/v/resp depression, tingling weakness, bradycardia, death
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Piper methysticum
CI at long term dose bc it may cause hepatotoxicity/be addictive. May cause exfoliative dermatitis.
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Piscidia erythrina
High doses. Hepatotoxic. Bradycardia and mydriasis. Muscarininc receptors cause bradycardia, respiratory depression.
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Plantago major
CI in wet cough
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Podophyllum
Topical rash and death. Catharsis. Oliguria, neuropathy, tachycardia, hypotension, lethargy, hallucinations, death
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Prunus Serotina
Cyanide (Cyanogenic glycosides) - dyspnea, spasms, vocal cord paralysis, coma
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Prunus Pygeum
GI upset
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Pulsatilla vulgaris
Hypersalivation, mydriasis, bradycardia, sedation, paralysis, convulsions, stupor
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Quercus Rubra
CI in heart failure, constipation, iron deficiency
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Rauwolfia serpentina
Nasal congestion, loose stool, sodium retention, edema. Severe catecholamine depletion causing nightmares, bradycardia, depression
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Rhamnus
May cause RED URINE/FECES. Pseudomelanosis coli, diarrhea
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Rhodiola Rosea
Dizziness, dry mouth, htn, palpitations, tachycardia
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Rosmarinus officinalis
Neurotoxicity and death in high doses. Stimulating so it’s a CI with epileptics
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Rubus Idaeus
nausea
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Rumex crispus
Not for use over 10 days. For acute GI inflammation, not in spastic constipation, not in kids
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Salix alba
CI in viral exanthema, G6PD deficiency
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Salvia officinalis
CI in large doses bc of the thujone
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Sambucus nigra
CI in high fever
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Sanguinaria Canadensis
CI for any cough, not safe in glaucoma
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Schizandra chinensis
GERD, restlessness, insomnia, dyspnea
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Scutelleria Baicalensis
Hepatotoxicity, sedation, hypotension
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Scutellaria lateriflora
May cause tremors
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Selenicereus grandiflorus
N/V, arrhythmias, tachycardia, HF
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Serenoa Repens
Do not use prior to surgery (risk of bleed)
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Silybum Marianum
Asteracea allergy
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Smilax spp
CI in GERD,
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Solidago spp
Asteracea allergy
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Symphytum officinale
Internal use bc of the pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Don’t use in wet cough
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Tanacetum parthenium
Asteraceae allergy
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Tanacetum Vulgare
Has lots of thujone and will cause aboritons. Asteracea allergy
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Taraxacum official
CI in the classic bitter things. Allergy to asteraceae
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Theobroma Cacao
Theoretically bad in ht dz. Might cause migraine or eczema
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Thuja occidnetalis
N/V. Impotence. Fatty liver, insomnia, nightmares. Emmenagogue, aboritfacient. carcinogenic
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Thymus vulgaris
N/V, stupor, neurotoxic, lethal
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Tilea europa
Urticaria, allergic rhinitis
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Tribulus terrestris
CI in GERD, cholestasis, BPH,
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Trifolium Pratense
CI in Bleeding disorders. May cause rash
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Tussilago farfara
Has PA’s so internal use without removal is bad. Allergy to asteraceae.
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Ulmus Rubra
CI in wet cough.
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Urtica dioica
Safe
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Usnea Barbata
Hepatotoxic with isolated usnic acid.
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Vaccinium Myrtillus
Long term use of leaf may cause damage to the liver
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Valerian officinalis
CNS depression
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Veratrum album
Not safe
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Verbascum thapsus
Safe but DONT SMOKE IT WITH DATURA and KNO3 because you might get dizzy (wtf?)
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Verbena officinalis
nausea
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Viburnum opulus
Don’t eat the fruit raw. UTI is a contraindication. DONT USE IN SALICYLATE HYPERSENSITIVITY
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Vinca Major
Not for use in hypotension. May cause sympathomimetic effects.
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Viscum album
CI in migraines and at high doses. Can cause hemorrhage, thymus damage, convulsions, mydriasis, anemia
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Vitex agnus castus
Impotence is a CI
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Withania Somnifera
CI in AI
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Zingiber officinalis
CI in active Peptic ulcer, gastritis. CI in raynauds. CI in acute cholelithiasis

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