contraindications

A:10 types of cancer?? Give me a break, or at least cite your sources for all these extreme contraindications. If you get it from a poor source, then yes, like everything else, you might get what you pay for. If you get valerian from a reputable, organic source, there are not that many serious contraindications. "The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) gives valerian a class 1 safety rating, which indicates that it is a safe herb with a wide dosage range. " - University of Maryland Medical Center Yes, it is a sedative, and therefore by common sense it should be kept away from any other sedative or psychiatric meds or herbs. So no anti-depressants, anti-convulsants, or sedatives of any kind while on valerian. Some psych meds might stay in your system for a long time, so ask a pharmacist if you were on any drugs like that in the past few months. The one side effect I have found in speaking with other herbalists, is that nightmares result for some people. Out of the 25 or more people I know on valerian, three of the reported this. There are likely studies out there which can reflect a more accurate idea of how many people get this. According to the American Botanical Council cited below, most people don't have any problems at all with it. They are even recommending it as safe during pregnancy, although I would look into this more before suggesting it. The other reference I cited below is the University of Maryland Medical Center, and it has more info about some other possible side effects.

A:There are some oils that can increase blood flow and might affect you if you had a likelihood of miscarrying :Clary Sage, Rosemary, and Jasmine would be some of the stronger oils to steer clear of during the early stages of pregnancy. Burning aromatherapy oils will not harm your baby though. Burn aromatherapy oils rather than synthetic because they will help you relax and they taken from natural plants and just have a healthier 'feel' to them. Your baby will not be harmed in this way, and will probably enjoy the lovely fragrances you are breathing in more than the synthetic ones. Lavender oil is cheap and gentle and relaxing. One or two drops only with water in the burner at a time, mixed with the same of citrus oil such as grapefruit or lemon you have a lovely refreshing room fragrance. * Make sure you have plenty of water in the burner - this may be obvious but some people burn the oils direct in the burner without adding water, and this is not how they are intended for use. The steam is what carries the oils into the air. Is it safe to drink herbal teas while I'm pregnant? Many pregnant women carefully avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and unnecessary medications but think nothing of drinking cup after cup of herbal tea. If this sounds like you, take heed: Herbal teas can be harmful, especially if you drink too much of them. Most of the ingredients in herbal teas are safe, but many are not. Herbs are drugs and thus can be as potent as some medications. What's more, only a few of the herbs used for teas have been studied in pregnant women. Which teas are not safe? Many of the herbs used for teas, when taken in large or medicinal amounts, can potentially stimulate the uterus and induce miscarriage. These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow. Note: You can still eat food that contains herbs like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea — and not as potent (the brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals of the herbs). Among other reasons to avoid certain herbs used in teas: • Coca (also known as mate de coca) contains small amounts of cocaine. • Comfrey, kava root, skullcap, valerian, and woodruff may damage your liver. • Lobelia contains nicotine. • Mate (or yerba mate) can contain as much caffeine as coffee. None of these herbs should be taken while you're pregnant or nursing.

A:Triphala is best if taken with warm water in morning without eating anything before it and avoiding eating for an hour thereafter. Half teaspoon for children, full teaspoon for adults. However if it is to be taken at night before retiring to sleep, it could be taken with warm milk. Its regular intake for a year or more guard against all diseases. There r other ways also for convenience.

A:No, you shouldn't have any problems. Clonidine is a beta blocker that lowers your blood pressure, and ativan is an anti-anxiety drug.

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