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Category: Unhealthy Herbs
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Gelsemium is an Asian and North American genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Gelsemiaceae. The genus contains three species of shrubs to straggling or twining climbers. Two species are native to North America, and one to China and Southeast Asia. In his classic early 20th century work on psychotropic drugs Phantastica, German pharmacologist Louis Lewin recounts…
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Ginseng should not be used for long periods. Asian ginseng should not be used for more than 3 months at a time, and Siberian ginseng should not be used for more than 2 months at a time. American ginseng has been used for up to 1 month, although certain extract products have been used for…
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Some people have experienced mouth sores from eating products that contain cinnamon flavoring agents. This is called cinnamon stomatitis. Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, a compound that may trigger an allergic reaction when consumed in large amounts.
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In Mexican traditional medicine, the leaves and twigs are stepped in boiling water for just a few seconds to make a tea. The tea made from this plant has a very strong, bitter taste, which usually limits its consumption.
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By understanding the acceptable and unacceptable uses of cardamom, you can make informed decisions when incorporating this flavorful spice into your cooking and baking. Remember to use cardamom in moderation and be mindful of any potential allergies or sensitivities
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Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is a plant that grows throughout the world. The leaves, and the oil they contain, are used to make medicine. Pennyroyal essential oil contains chemicals that have various toxic effects in the body. When taken by mouth: Pennyroyal essential oil is likely unsafe. It can cause serious liver and kidney damage, as well as nervous system damage.…
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Bloodroot plants, Sanguinaria canadensis, get their name from the dark red sap found in the stems and roots, which resembles blood. The colored juice from the stems of bloodroot plants can also be used to make red, pink, and orange dyes. You should wear gloves when working with bloodroot plants and practice bloodroot plant care…
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Lobelia is a group of flowering plants native to North America. Lobelia inflata is a species of lobelia long utilized for medicinal purposes. Its main active compound, lobeline, may help fight asthma, depression, and memory issues. Health Line ‘ Lobelia is sometimes used alongside conventional medications to help treat symptoms of asthma attacks, such as wheezing,…
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Rue is a short-lived perennial herb with a small, shrub-like growth habit. It features aromatic, blue-green foliage with a fern-like. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Be careful not to confuse rue with goat’s rue (Galega officinalis) and meadow rue (Thalictrum species). Despite serious safety concerns, rue is used as…
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Herb can be used in small amounts, Goldenseal. European settlers adopted it as a medicinal plant, using it for a variety of conditions. Currently, goldenseal is promoted as a dietary supplement for colds and other respiratory tract infections, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), ulcers, and digestive upsets such as diarrhea and constipation. Goldenseal Side effects of goldenseal…
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What part of tansy is poisonous? All of its parts are toxic, with the highest amount of alkaloids in flowers, then leaves, roots, and stems. The plant remains toxic when dried in hay. In the summertime, with showy yellow flowers standing tall, tansy ragwort is easy to identify Despite historically being commonly used as a…
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First I would like to apologize if some of my posts keep showing up twice, I had some issues with my network, and had to be reset. My dangerous herbs list is coming to an end. Celandine is a small genus of flowering plants in the poppy family, This genus is native to northern Africa…
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