Pamela Allen MH
Q: Are herbal remedies safe?
A: In general herbal remedies are safe and seldom cause problems. The majority of emergency room visits occur due to problems with NutraSweet and Tylenol.
Plants have been used as medicines for thousands of years demonstrating their effectiveness with side effects and contradictions well documented. Always use herbs with great care and respect.
Many herbs have a gentle action producing more of a tonic effect and can be useful on a daily basis. Other plants are more powerful and are used more occasionally on a limited basis.
When considering the use of any herb do your own research. Gather information about its usefulness, effectiveness, dosage and precautions. Look at historical and traditional uses.
Confirm the scientific name and look for agreement between the experts that you choose.
Due to their medicinal actions, herbs can interfere with the effectiveness of prescription medications or can have an additive effect amplifying the effects of both.
Employ careful consideration and use your own innate common sense before using any herb.
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This ask the herbalist feature is provided as a means for the public to be able to access Herbalist Pamela Allen’s wealth of experience and expertise in the use of herbs. The answers are not meant to be detailed explanations of the hows and whys of herb use; but will give suggestions as to which herbs or practices may aid the situation based on the information given. The other possibility is Pamela will give a referral for a practitioner better suited to handle the situation.
The information expressed is from the personal observations of Herbalist Pamela Allen based on her personal experiences and her studies of folk and traditional Herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many herbs have not been scientifically certified.
Please note: Not all the questions will appear on the site (partly due to repeated questions) however, all will be answered directly via email.
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