Anise, Balm, Basil, Bedstraw, Belladonna*, Black
Cohosh*, Black Haw, Blind
Nettle, Blue Cohosh*, Buttercup, Calendula, Cascara Sagrada, Chamomile,
Cannabis*, Caraway, Catnip, Cayenne*, Celendine*, Cinquefoil, Coriander,
Corydalis*, Cowslip*, Crampbark, Dill, Dog Poison*, English Ivy*, Fennel,
Ferula, Garlic, Gum Plant*, Hawthorne, Henbane*, Muskmallow, Indian Pipe,
Jimson Weed*, Kava Kava*, Lady's Slipper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lettuce*, Lily
of the Valley*, Linden, Lobelia*, Marjoram, Masterwort*, Milfoil*, Mint,
Mistletoe*, Motherwort, Mugwort, Mullein, Nerve Root*, Oat, Onion, Parsley,
Passion Flower, Peony*, Pimpernel, Pluerisy Root, Prickly Ash, Radish*, Ragged
Cup, Raspberry, Rosemary*, Rue*, Saffron*, Sage*, St. John's Wort*, Skullcap,
Skunk Cabbage*, Sundew*, Thyme*, Twin Leaf, Valerian*, Vervain, Wild Daisy,
Wild Yam, Woodruff*, Wormwood*, Woundwort, Yellow Melilot*, White Melilot*,
Yerba Santa.
Belladonna -
Atropa belladonna - CAUTION:
The cental nervous system is affected by the narcotic action of this herb.
Paralysis can occur. This herb should not be used without medical supervision.
Black Cohosh -
Cimicifuga racemosa - CAUTION:
Symptoms of poisoning can occur if large doses are taken.
Blue
Cohosh - (See Anthelmintics)
Cannabis
- (See Analgesics)
Cayenne
- (See Anticatarrhals)
Celendine
- (See Acrids)
Corydalis -
Corydalis cava - CAUTION:
Do not use unless under medical supervision.
Cowslip
- (See Analgesics)
Dog Poison -
Aethusa cynapium - CAUTION:
If the leaves are ingested, they can be fatal. Dog poison looks similar to
paesley, but can be distinguished by the shiny, yellow-green underside of the
leaves (not shiny in parsley) and the white flowers (yellow-green in parsley).
Do not use without medical supervision.
English Ivy -
Hedera helix - CAUTION:
Dermatitis may occur in those with sensitive skin. This herb is reputed to break
down red blood corpuscles by releasing their hemoglobin. The whole plant is
poisonous, berries and all. Medical supervision should be used.
Gum Plant -
Grindelia robusta - CAUTION:
This plant seems to store selenium from the ground. Symptoms of poisoning may
occur with large doses. A slowing of the heartbeat may occur with smaller doses.
Henbane
- (See Analgesics)
Jimson
Weed - (See Analgesics)
Kava Kava -
Piper methysticum - CAUTION:
Ocassional use to relieve periods of stress or sleeplessness are considered
safe, but long term use may cause liver damage. It is also contraindicated for
those with endogenous depression as it increases the danger of suicide. It
should not be used while pregnant or nursing.
Lettuce -
Lactuca virosa - Caution:
Poison lettuce is more potent than garden varieties. Do not use without medical
supervision.
Lily of the Valley -
Convallaria
majalis - CAUTION: This plant
contains substances called glycosides that resemble digitalis in their actions.
These actions can cause irregular heartbeat or upset stomach.
Lobelia
- (See Antiemetics)
Masterwort
- Heracleum lanatum - CAUTION:
The foliage, reportedly, has killed cattle.It has also been known to induce
dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Milfoil
- (See Alteratives)
Mistletoe
- (See Abortifacients)
Motherwort -
Leonurus cardiaca - CAUTION:
Sensitive individuals may develop dermatitis from contact with this plant.
Mugwort -
Artemesia vulgaris - CAUTION:
Normal use of this herb is considered safe, but excessive doses can cause
symptoms of poisoning.
Nerve Root
- Cypripedium pubescens - CAUTION:
Severe dermatitis can occur with contact of the fresh plant.
Peony -
Paeonia officinalis - CAUTION:
This entire plant is considered poisonous, especially the flowers. Tea made from
the flowers can be fatal. Medical supervision is a must.
Radish -
Raphanus sativus - CAUTION:
Radish is not recommended when inflammation of the intestine and/or the stomach
is present.
Rosemary
- (See Antibiotics)
Rue
- (See Anthelmintics)
Saffron -
Crocus sativus - CAUTION:
Large doses of this herb can have detrimental effects. It contains a poison that
works on the central nervous system and 10-12 grams can be fatal to a human
being. It will also damage the kidneys. Saffron is very rarely used medicinally
due to it's high cost.
Sage
- (See Acrids)
St. John's Wort
- Hypericum perforatum
- CAUTION: This herb has
sometimes poisoned cattle and livestock. It may cause sensitivity to the sun or
light in certain individuals. Normal use is considered safe.
Skunk
Cabbage -(See Antiasthmatics)
Sundew
- (See Antibiotics)
Thyme
- (See Anthelmintics)
Valerian
- (See Antipyretics)
Woodruff
- (See Antilithics)
Wormwood
- (See Anthelmintics) Note - Southernwood or Lad's Love is a much safer choice
than Wormwood.
White
& Yellow Melilot - (See Anticoagulants)
*(Herbs in which
Cautions exist. For those herbs whose Cautions are not listed on this page, a
link has been provided.)
