Herb Side Effects

Herb Active Ingredient(s)	Health Benefits Traditional Uses*	Side Effects (link to article)
Aloe Aloe ferox, Aloe perryi, Baker Anthraquinones (danthrone, aloin, aloe-emodin anthrone etc.)	Constipation, bacterial and viral infection.	Cramping; intensifying hemorrhoids, allergy, depletion of potassium (chronic use). Danthrone may cause cancer. Aloe vera
Angelica Angelica archangelica L and Angelica atropurpurea L. Dong Quai, Dang-qui Coumarin, furanocoumarin	Use for menstrual irregularities, arthritis, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, dyspepsia (stomach upset), flatulence, gastrointestinal spasm and peptic discomfort.	Bleeding. Coumadin is a blood thinning agent. Do not take anticoagulant together with coumadin. Dong Quai
Arnise Pimpinella anisum L (Umbelliferae) anethole-antioxidant and anti-inflammatory	Its oil has been used to increase milk secretion and promote menstruation, facilitate birth and increase libido. Dyspepsia (stomach upset) and upper respiratory catarrh (inflammation).	Skin reaction. Its oil may be a carcinogen.
Arnica Arnica montana L. (Compositae) sesquiterpene lactones, helenalin		Article-Arnica
Artichoke		Artichoke
Astragalus
Bilberry		Bilberry
Black Cohosh		black cohosh
Borage		Borage Seed Oil
Calamus
Caraway
Cascara
Cat's Claw		Cat's Claw
Cayenne		Cayenne
Chamomile		Chamomile
Chaparral		Chaparral
Chasteberry
Cinnamon		Cinnamon
Coltsfoot
Comfrey		Comfrey
Crannberry		Cranberry
Dandelion		Dandelion
Devil's Claw		Devil's Claw
Echinacea		Echinacea
Elder Flower
Ephedra
Evening Primrose		Eve. Primrose Oil
Engreek
Feverfew		Feverfew
Garlic		Garlic
Ginkgo Biloba		Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng		Ginseng
Goldenseal		Goldenseal
Grapseed		GRAPE SEED
Guarana
Hawthorn		Hawthorn
Hemp
Hops		Hop
Horse Chestnut		Horse Chestnut
Kava		Kava Kava
Lavender Flower		Lavender
Lemon Balm		Lemon balm
Licorice Root		Licorice
Lobelia
Marshmallow		Marshmallow
Milk Thistle		Milk Thistle
Mullein
Myrrh
Nettle		Stinging Nettle
Peppermint		Peppermint
Pine
Rosemary		Rosemary
Sarsaparilla
Sassafras
Saw Palmetto		Saw Palmetto
Senna
Skullcap
Slippery Elm
Soapwort
St. John's Wort		St John Wort
Uva Ursi Leaf
Valerian Root		Valerian
Wild Celery
Wild Thyme
Wild Yam		Wild Yam
Yarrow		Yarrow
Yohimbine		Yohimbe

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Acetyl-L Carnitine
Acidophilus
Alfalfa
Almond
Aloe vera
Andrographis
Aniseed
Apple
Arnica
Ashwagandha
Asian Pears
Asparagus
Astaxanthin,
Astragulus
Artichoke
Avena sativa
Avocados
Barley
Banana
Basil
Beet
black cohosh
Bladderwrack
Blackberry
Black Currant
Bloodroot
Blueberry
Bilberry
Bitter Melon
Borage Seed Oil
Boswellia
Black Soya Bean
Broccoli
Bromelain
Brown Seaweed
Brussels Sprout
Butein
Butterbur
Burdock
Cabbage
Cactus
Caffeine
Calcium
Calendula
Canola oil
Cauliflower
Cat's Claw
Cayenne
Celadrin
Celery
Chamomile
Chaparral
Cherry
Chokeberry
Chondroitin
Chitosan
Chlorella
Chlorophyll
Chromium
Cinnamon
CLA
Cocoa
Cod Liver Oil
Coenzyme Q
Coffee
Comfrey
Conj. Linoleic Acid
Colostrum
Colloidal Silver
Cordyceps
Corn
Cranberry
Creatine
Curcumin
Damiana
Dandelion
Danggui_Buxue
Devil's Claw
DHEA
Dill
Dong Quai
EGCG
Echinacea
Eleuthero
Ellagic Acid
Eucalyptus G.
Eve. Primrose Oil
Falcarinol
Fennel
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Folate
Fish Oil
Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed /Linseed
Garcinia C.
Garlic
Galangal
Ghrelin
Ginger
Ginseng
Ginseng/Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba
Glucosamine
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
GRAPE SEED
EXTRACT
Green Coffee Bean
Green Tea
Growth Hormone
Stimulants
Goldenseal
Guar Gum
Guggul
Gymnema
Hawthorn
Hoodia
Hop
Horse Chestnut
Horsetail
Huperzine A
Hyaluronic acid
Isothiocyanates
Kava Kava
Kelp
Kiwi
L-arginine
Lavender
Lecithin
Lemon balm
Licorice
Lingonberry
Lutein
Lycopene
Maca
Maitake
Mango
Mangosteen
Marshmallow
Melatonin
Milk Thistle
Mistletoe
MSG
N-Acetylcysteine
Nattokinase
Nectarines
Octacosanol
Olive Oil
Omegic Fatty
Acids
Onion
Orange
Oregon Grape
Pantethine
Papaya
Passion Flower
PEANUT
Peach
Peony
Pepper
Peppermint
Persimmons
Phellinus linteus
Phosphatidyl
serine
Phyllanthus
Potassium
Potato
Plum
Pomegranate
Probiotics
Policosanol /
Polycosanol
Propolis
Pumpkin
Pycnogenol
Pyruvate
Quercetin
Quince
Radish
Red Clover
Red Wine
Red Yeast Rice
Reishi / Lingzhi
Resveratrol
Rhodiola
Rhubarb
Rice Bran Oil
Rosemary
Royal Jelly
Rutin
S-adenosyl-L-
methionine
Saffron
Saw Palmetto
Schisandra
Selenium
Spinach
Spirulina
Squash
Stinging Nettle
St John Wort
Strawberry
Sweet Potatoes
Taxifolin
Tea Tree Oil
Turmeric [Curry]
Tyrosine
Shark Cartilage
Soy
Stevia
Valerian
Vitamin D
Vitex
Walnuts
Watermelon
Watermelon 2
Whey
Wheat Grass
Wild Yam
Witch Hazel
Wormwood
Xylitol
Yarrow
Yohimbe
Yucca
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The major uses/health claims and side effects are
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the description for benefits or claims and side effects for
these herbs is incomplete. Some claims may not be
supported by scientific evidence and inaccurate.