Herb risk list sample.xls

Risk assessment based on single dose of a 1:5 dried plant tincture (unless otherwise stated).
A = 5ml, B = 2.5ml recommended single dose 0=no known risk 1=low risk 2=moderate risk 3=severe risk Aconitum napellus (Monkshood) Schedule III - external only 1.3%Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag)Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony)Agropyron repens (Couch Grass)Alchemilla arvensis (Parsley Piert)Alchemilla vulgaris (Lady's mantle)Aletris farinosa (True Unicorn root)Allium sativa (Garlic) 1 Some people are allergic (they should know). Care with gastritis.
Aloe vera (Aloes) GEL (NOT latex or tincture) Alpinia officinarum (Galangal root)Althea officinalis Radix & Folia (Marshmallow)Ammi visnaga (Khella)Anemone pulsatilla or Pulsatilla vulgaris (Pasque flower)Angelica archangelica Radix & Folia (Angelica) 1 Avoid in clotting disorders and with anticoagulants Apium graveolens (Celery seed) 1:3 & 1:1Arctium lappa (Burdock) Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bearberry) 1:5 & 1:1Arnica Montana (Arnica) Restricted - EXTERNAL USE ONLY (Legal restriction) 1 Topical irritant for some people/ antidote Aloe Gel Artemisia abrotanum (Southern Wood)Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood)Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood)Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort)Astragalus membranaceus (Milk Vetch) Atropa bella-donna (Deadly Nightshade) schedule IIIAvena sativa (Oats) 1:5 & 1:1Ballota nigra (Black Horehound)Balsamita major (Alecost, Costmary)Baptisia tinctoria (Wild Indigo)Barosma betulina (Buchu)Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Mountain Grape) Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) 1:5 &1:1 Betula alba (Silver Birch)Borago officinalis (Borage)Bryonia dioica (English Mandrake) Schedule IIIBupleurum falcatum (Sickle-leaved Hare's Ear)Calendula officinalis 25 & 90% (either strength) 1 90% is a good hit of alcohol (rec. dose 2.5ml) also try topically - resins Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherds Purse)Capsicum minimum (Cayenne) 1:3 Restricted Irritant; rec dose < 10gtt, antidotes milk, butter, oil/ CI gastritis, known Carbenia benedicta (Holy Milk Thistle)Carduus marianus or Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) 1:3 & 1:1Carum carvi (Caraway seed)Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh) 1 rec. dose 20 drops, more can overstimulate a weak heart Centella asiatica or Hydrocotyle asiatica (Gotu Kola)Cephaelis ipecacuanha or Psychotria ipecacuanha (Ipecacuanha) RestrictedChamaelirium luteum (False Unicorn Root)Chamomilla recutita or Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Chelidonium Majus (Greater Celandine) Schedule IIIChondrus crispus (Irish Moss)Cimicifuga racemosa (Black Cohosh) 1 Transient headache (not usually with single dose)- rec. 2.5ml dose Cinchona calisaya (Peruvian Bark) Schedule IIICinnamomum zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Cola nitida (Kola)Commiphora molmol (Myrrh)Convallaria majalis (Lilly of the Valley) Schedule IIICrataegus oxyacanthoides, laevigata or monogyna (Hawthorn) Fructus/flowering tops 1:2 & 1: 1Curcuma domestica or longa (Turmeric)Cynara scolymus (Artichoke leaf) Datura Stramonium (Thornapple, Jimson Weed) Schedule IIIDioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) 1:5 & 1:1Echinacea purpurea (Purple Cone Flower) 1 Very occasional allergic reaction - use Ephedra & Plantain aa Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom)Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng)Ephedra sinica (Ephedra) Schedule IIIEpilobium parviflorum (Small Flowered Willow Herb)Equisetum arvense (Horsetail)Erythraea centaurium (Centaury)Eschscholzia californica (Californian Poppy)Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset or Feverwort)Eupatorium purpureum (Gravel Root)Euphorbia hirta (Euphorbia herb)Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright) 1:5 & 1:1 Fagopyrum aesculentum (Buckwheat)Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet) 1:5 & 1:1Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel)Fucus vesiculosus (Kelp, Bladderwrack) 1:5& 1: 1Fumaria officinalis (Fumitory)Galega officinalis (Goat's Rue)Galium aparine (Cleavers) STGaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) E 0Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jasmine) Schedule IIIGentiana lutea (Yellow Gentian)Geranium maculatum Radix (Wild Geranium or American Cranesbill)Geum urbanum (Avens, Herb Bennet) Ginkgo biloba (Maiden Hair Tree) 1:5 & 2:1 Standardised ExtractGlechoma hederacea (Ground Ivy)Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) !:5 & 1:1Grindelia camporum (Gumweed)Guaiacum officinale (Lignum Vitae)Hamamelis virginiana Folia & Cortex (Witch Hazel)Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's claw) 1 Continued use may cause or exacerbate gastritis.
Humulus lupulus (Hops) 1:5 & 1: 1Hydrangea arborescens (Hydrangea)Hydrastis canadensis (Golden Seal)Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort) 1:5 & ]:IHyoscyamus niger (Henbane) Schedule IIIHyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)Inula helenium (Elecampane) STIris versicolor (Blue Flag or Wild Iris)Juglans cinerea (Butternut Walnut)Juniperus communis (Juniper berry)Lactuca virosa (Wild Lettuce)Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)Lavandula angustifolia or officinalis (Lavender)Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort) 1:5 & 1:1Lobelia inflata (Lobelia) Schedule IIILycopus virginicus or europaeus (Gipsywort or Bugleweed)Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound)Matricaria recutita or Chamomilla recutita (German Chamomile) 1:5 & 1:1Melilotus officinalis (Yellow Melilot)Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)Mentha piperita (Peppermint)Menyanthes trifoliata (Bogbean)Mitchella repens (Squaw Vine)Myrica cerifera (Bayberry)Nepeta cartaria (Catnip)Ononis spinosa (Spiny Rest Harrow)Paeonia lactiflora (Peony)Panax ginseng (Ginseng) 1 Not appropriate for infants/ overstimulating for sensitive people IA; caffeine, diabetis (hypoglycaemic), MAOIs Parietaria diffusa (Pellitory of the Wall)Passiflora incarnata (Passion Flower) 1:8 & 1:1Peumus boldo (Boldo)Phytolacca decandra (Poke Root) RestrictedPicraena excelsa (Quassia chips)Pimpinella anisum (Aniseed)Pinus sylvestris (Scot's Pine) EOPiper methysticum (Kava Kava) (at present withdrawn from use)Piscidia erythrina (Jamaican Dogwood) RestrictedPlantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) Populis candicans (Balm of Gilead Buds)Prunus serotina (Wild Cherry)Psychotria ipecacuanha or Cephaelis ipecacuanha (Ipecacuanha) RestrictedPulsatilla vulgaris or Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)Quercus robur (Oak)Ranunculus ficaria (Pilewort)Rehmania glutinosa (Chinese Foxglove)Rhamnus cathartica or purshiana (Buckthorn)Rheum palmatum or officinalis (Chinese Rhubarb)Rhus aromatica (Sweet Sumach)Rosa damascena (Rose) 1:1 & aromatic waterRosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)Rubus idaeus (Raspberry)Rumex crispus (Yellow Dock)Salix alba & nigra (White or Black Willow) 1:5 & 1:1Salvia miltiorrhiza (Chinese Sage, Dan Shen) 1 CI blood thinning medication, bleeding disorders Salvia officinalis (Red Sage)Sambucus nigra (Elder) ST 1:5 & 1:1Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)Schizandra chinensis (Schizandra)Scrophularia nodosa (Figwort)Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal skullcap)Scutellaria laterifolia (Skullcap) 1:3 &1: 1Serenoa serrulata (Saw Palmetto) 1:3 & 1:1Silybum marianum or Carduus marianus (Milk Thistle) 1:5 & 1:1Smilax Ornata / spp. (Sarsaparilla)Solidago virgaurea (Golden Rod) 1:5 & 1:1Stachys betonica (Betony)Stellaria media (Chickweed)Symphytum officinale Folia & Radix (Comfrey)Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau D'Arco)Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) ST 1 The FRESH herb is irritating to mucus membranes Tanacetum vulgare (Tansy)Taraxacum officinale Folia & Radix (Dandelion) 1:5 & 1:1 Thuja occidentalis (Thuja, Yellow Cedar)Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme)Tilia europea (Lime Blossom)Trifolium pratense (Red Clover)Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) (Seed Powder) 1 Use 1 teaspoon or less of powdered seed in long infusion Trillium erectum (Beth Root, Birthroot)Turnera diffusa (Damiana)Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot)Uncaria tormentosa (Cat's Claw)Urgina maritima (Squill)Urtica dioica Folia 1:1 & Radix (Nettle)Vaccinium myrtillis (Bilberry berries) 1:3 & 1:1 1 1:1 has the same risk assessment as the 1:5 Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) 1:5 & 1:1Verbascum thapsus (Mullein)Verbena officinalis (Vervain) STViburnum opulus (Cramp Bark, Guelder Rose) 1:5 & 1:1Viburnum prunifolium (Black Haw) Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)Viola tricolor (Pansy, Heartsease)Viscum album (Mistletoe)Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree) 1:5 & 1:1Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) 1 max single dose in pregnancy 5ml. Safe when breastfeeding. Zanthoxylum americanum (Prickly Ash)Zea mays (Corn Silk)Zingiber officinalis (Ginger) 1:5 & 1:2

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