Before using an herb you are
unfamiliar with, find out its medicinal properties. Research
it thoroughly and/or consult with an appropriately qualified
practitioner or expert. If you are taking prescription drugs,
or have a medical condition check with an appropriately
qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally. Herbs
have shown overwhelming evidence that they work. Just because
a small amount works well does NOT mean that more is better.
As individuals we all have different constitutions,
sensitivities, allergic reactions and possible health
conditions. The following are merely guidelines. They include
herbs offered on our websites. This list does not help with
administering information on possible interactions and
contraindications with prescription medicine. This needs to be
discussed with your physician.
SHOULD I CHECK WITH MY DOCTOR OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE
USING A SUPPLEMENT?
This is a good idea, especially for certain population groups.
Dietary supplements may not be risk-free under certain
circumstances. If you are pregnant, nursing a baby, or have a
chronic medical condition, such as, diabetes, hypertension or
heart disease, be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist
before purchasing or taking any supplement. While vitamin and
mineral supplements are widely used and generally considered
safe, you may wish to check with your doctor or pharmacist
before taking these or any other dietary supplements. If you
plan to use a dietary supplement in place of drugs or in
combination with any drug, tell your health care provider
first. Many supplements contain active ingredients that have
strong biological effects and their safety is not always
assured in all users. If you have certain health conditions
and take these products, you may be placing yourself at risk.
SOME SUPPLEMENTS MAY INTERACT WITH PRESCRIPTION AND
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINES.
Taking a combination of supplements or using these products
together with medications (whether prescription or OTC drugs)
could under certain circumstances produce adverse effects. Be
alert to advisories about these products, whether taken alone
or in combination. For example: Coumadin (a prescription
medicine), ginkgo biloba (an herbal supplement), aspirin (an
OTC drug) and vitamin E (a vitamin supplement) can each thin
the blood, and taking any of these products together can
increase the potential for internal bleeding.
SOME SUPPLEMENTS CAN HAVE UNWANTED EFFECTS DURING SURGERY.
It is important to fully inform your doctor about the
vitamins, minerals, herbals or any other supplements you are
taking, especially before elective surgery. You may be asked
to stop taking these products at least 2-3 weeks ahead of the
procedure to avoid potentially dangerous supplement/drug
interactions -- such as changes in heart rate, blood pressure
and increased bleeding - that could adversely affect the
outcome of your surgery.
INGREDIENTS & CONDITIONS TO BE AWARE OF:
NOT TO BE USED DURING PREGNANCY, OR IF YOU ARE NURSING:
Alkanet, Aloe, Angelica, Anise, Anise Star, Arnica, Ashwaganda,
Barley Grass, Barberry, Basil, Bitter Melon, Black Cohosh,
Bladderwrack, Blessed Thistle, Blood Root, Blue Cohosh, Blue
Flag, Blue Vervain, Borage, Buckthorn, California Poppy,
Cascara Sagrada, Catnip, Celandine, Celery, Chervil, Cinnamon,
Club Moss, Comfrey, Coltsfoot, Cubeb, Dong Quai, Elecampane,
Ephedra, False Unicorn, Fenugreek, Feverfew, Ginger, Golden
Seal, Gravel, Guarana, Gymnema, Horehound, Horsetail, Hyssop,
Juniper, Lemongrass, Licorice, Lobelia, Lovage, Lungwort,
Mace, Motherwort, Mugwort, Muira Puama, Myrrh, Neem, Oregon
Grape, Osha, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Pleurisy, Prickly Ash, Red
Clover, Rhodiola, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Sassafras,
Sarsaparilla, Senna, Shepherds Purse, Spikenard, Turkey
Rhubarb, Turmeric, Uva Ursi, Vitex, Watercress, White Sage,
Wormwood, Yarrow
NOT FOR PERSONS WITH HISTORY OF KIDNEY STONES, LIVER
DISORDERS, RENAL DYSFUNCTION OR INFLAMMATION.
Cubeb, Essiac, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Juniper Berries, Kava
Kava, Parsley Root, Pennyroyal, Sheep Sorrel, Shepherds Purse,
Suma, Sumac, Uva Ursi, Yellowdock, Yohimbe
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PERSON CURRENTLY TAKING BLOOD THINNING
MEDICATIONS:
Alfalfa, Angelica, Cramp Bark, Cubeb, Dong Quai, Ginkgo,
Meadowsweet, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Yohimbe
NOT FOR PERSONS WITH STOMACH INFLAMMATION/ULCERS SERIOUS
DIGESTION AND/OR LIVER PROBLEMS. MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
UPSET:
Black Haw, Blue Flag, Chaparral, Club Moss, Crampbark, Devils
Claw, Eucalyptus, Elecampane, Essiac, Gentian, Ginger,
Licorice, Lobelia, Parsley Root, Pleurisy, Pygeum, Solomans
Seal, Tribulus, Turmeric, Yohimbe
NOT FOR LONG-TERM USE:
Bilberry Leaf, Black Walnut, Blessed thistle, Borage, Cascara
Sagrada, Comfrey, Coltsfoot, Chaparral, Elecampane, Ephedra,
Flax, Horsetail, Gentian, Goldenseal, Guarana, Juniper
berries, Licorice, Lobelia, Lungwort, Mullein, Nettle Root,
Rhubarb, Sage, Sassafras, Sarsaparilla, Senna, Sheep Sorrel,
Wild Cherry, Wormwood, Uva Ursi, Yohimbe
TO BE USED ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN EXPERT QUALIFIED
IN THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THIS SUBSTANCE:
Calamus, Horse Chestnut, Lobelia, Licorice, Mandrake, Poke,
Tonka
DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE ABDOMINAL PAIN OR DIARRHEA, DISCONTINUE
IF THESE OCCUR. CONSULT HEALTH PRACTITIONER PRIOR TO USE IF
PREGNANT, NURSING, AND TAKING MEDICATION OR HAVE A MEDICAL
CONDITION. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. NOT FOR LONG TERM
USE:
Aloe, Buckthorn, Cascara Sagrada, Senna, Turkey Rhubarb,
Yohimbe
MAY CAUSE PHOTO TOXICITY IN SOME INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH DOSAGE.
AVOID LONG EXPOSURE TO SUN IF USING INTERNALLY:
Angelica, Celery Seed, Orange Peel, Rue, St. Johns Wort
SEEK ADVICE FROM HEALTH PRACTITIONER PRIOR TO USE IF PREGNANT,
NURSING, HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART OR THYROID DISEASE,
DIABETES, DIFFICULTY IN URINATION DUE TO PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT,
OR IF TAKING MAO INHIBITOR OR OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG.
REDUCE/DISCONTINUE USE IF NERVOUSNESS, TREMOR, SLEEPLESSNESS,
LOSS OF APPETITE OR NAUSEA OCCUR. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED
DOSE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN:
Ephedra, St. Johns Wort, Yohimbe
SEEK ADVICE FROM A HEALTH PRACTITIONER BEFORE USE IF YOU
HAVE/MAY HAVE HAD KIDNEY OR LIVER DISEASE. DISCONTINUE USE IF
NAUSEA, FEVER, FATIGUE OR JAUNDICE (DARK URINE, YELLOW
DISCOLORATION OF EYES) SHOULD OCCUR:
Boldo, Chaparral
Statements made by BreastSuccessCream.tv, have not been
evaluated by the food and drug administration. The FDA Does
not evaluate or test herbs. These products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Consult with your physician for diagnosis or treatment. Use
herbs as per instructions and always watch for any allergic
reactions.