CAUTION!

Herbs, just like prescribed medications, can be dangerous – or at the very least produce unwanted side e ects. If a herb is potent enough to produce a positive e ect, such as reduce cholesterol or anxiety, it is strong enough to do other things. Some herbs interact with prescription medications (e.g. chamomile, ginkgo, American ginseng, bilberry, cranberry, garlic, ginger, turmeric and St John’s wort can interfere with blood-thinners such as warfarin). The Everyday Herbalist by Jane Wrigglesworth