Side Effects

Learn aboutLiquoriceSide Effects Licorice is likely safe for most people when taken by mouth in amounts found in foods. Licorice is possibly safe when taken by mouth in larger amounts for medicinal purposes and when applied to the skin for a short amount of time. However, it is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth in [...]

Learn AboutColtsfootSideEffects Coltsfoot is considered unsafe for anyone, but people with the following conditions should be especially careful about avoiding this plant.   Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Coltsfoot preparations containing hepatotoxic PAs might cause birth defects and liver damage. It is not known whether coltsfoot preparations that are free of these chemicals [...]

Learn AboutValerian RootSide Effects Valerian is likely safe for most people when used in medicinal amounts short-term. Clinical studies have reported safe use of valerian for medicinal purposes in over 12,000 people in trials lasting up to 28 days. The safety of long-term use is unknown. Some information suggests that valerian might also be safe [...]

Learn AboutGreat MulleinSide Effects Great mullein is possibly safe for when applied to the ear, short-term. A specific product (Otikon Otic Solution, Healthy-On Ltd.) that contains mullein, garlic, calendula, and St. John’s wort has been used in the ear for up to 3 days.   Special Precautions & Warnings: Children: Mullein is possibly safe when [...]

Learn aboutMarshmallowSide Effects     Marshmallow is likely safe for most people when taken by mouth. In some people, it might cause low blood sugar levels. Marshmallow is possibly safe when applied directly to the skin. Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of marshmallow during pregnancy and [...]

Learn AboutPurple ConeflowerSide Effects Echinacea is likely safe for most people when taken by mouth in the short-term. Various liquid and solid forms of Echinacea have been used safely for up to 10 days. There are also some products, such as Echinaforce (A. Vogel Bioforce AG, Switzerland) that have been used safely for up to 6 months. [...]

Learn AboutBlack CuminSide Effects Black seed, when taken by mouth in small quantities, such as a flavoring for foods, is likely safe for most people. Black seed oil and black seed extract are possibly safe when medical amounts are used short-term. There is not enough information to know if larger, medicinal quantities are safe. Black seed can [...]

Learn AboutRose BudsSide Effects Specific: No known precautions. Special Precautions & Warnings: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Learn AboutTribulusSide Effects Tribulus supplements are possibly safe for most people when taken by mouth for a short period of time. They have been used safely in research studies lasting up to 8 weeks. The long-term safety of puncture vine is unknown. Eat the spine-covered fruit of tribulus is likely safe. There has been a [...]

Learn AboutDandelionSide Effects Dandelion is likely safe for most people when used in the amounts commonly found in food. It is possibly safe when used in medicinal amounts (larger amounts than those found in food). Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of dandelion during pregnancy and breast-feeding. [...]