Those with an asterisk are commercially grown. The guidelines for the Legend for Herbal Usage follow suggestions from The American Herbal Products Association.
The Legend For Herbal Usage is as follows: A. Not to be used during pregnancy. B. Not indicated for long-term usage. C. Not indicated when there is stomach ulcer/inflammation; or renal dysfunction. D. For external use. E. Not indicated when there is a history of renal dysfunction. F. Not indicated when there is use of blood-thinning agents G. Discontinue if presence of abdominal pain, diarrhea, or loose stools. H. Not indicated where there is prolonged exposure to sunlight. I. Not indicated when there is presence of vomiting or depressed respiration/ J. Not indicated for persons under 18. May impair ability to drive/operate machinery; not to be taken with alcohol. Consult with practitioner where there is liver problem, pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. K. Not indicated where there is presence of kidney/liver disease; discontinue if nausea, fever, fatigue, or jaundice occurs. Consult with health care practitioner. L. Consult with health care practitioner. Not indicated where there is bowel obstruction or inflammation; drink plenty of water. M. Not indicated for use with MAO inhibitors. N. Not indicated when there is high blood pressure. May cause potassium loss when taken with some medications. O. Keep out of reach of children. Consult with health care practitioner before using this herb. P. Consult with health care practitioner before taking this herb.
