Caution

In many cases small quantities of herbs are therapeutic, given at the

correct dose and in correct proportion of herb within a formula. In larger

doses they are often highly dangerous, for example coltsfoot (Tussilago

farfara), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and

pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). I also never advise combining drugs and

herbal medicines as their interactions are unpredictable.

For formulas that are very similar to the ones described in this book,

that are safely sold over the counter to many millions of people all over

the United States since 1979 by mail order, contact:

The American Botanical Pharmacy

Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Tel: 800-Herb-Doc

114 Glencoe Avenue

Website: http://www.800herbdoc.com

For British and European equivalent formulas contact Herbs Hands

Healing Ltd. (see address and details below).

In general, no parts of formulas nor doses have been given for the herbal

formulas and herbs. Neither have the contraindications of herbs been

included, as they are numerous and speciﬁc, those pregnant and

breastfeeding being in the highest category to avoid certain herbs. A very

comprehensive list of herb contraindications and drug interactions, plus

more information on dosage, is available on the Internet at www.

herbshandshealing.co.uk

and from:

Herbs Hands Healing Ltd.

Station Warehouse

Station Road, Pulham Market

Norfolk IP21 4XF, United Kingdom

Tel: 011-44-0137-9608201

The books Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions by Francis

Brinker and American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Hand-

book edited by Michael McGufﬁn, Christopher Hobbs, Roy Upton, and

Alicia Goldberg can provide alternative information. For added informa-

tion see also The United States Pharmacopeia and American Herbal Pharma-

copoeia by Roy Upton. For more details on the above books contact Ameri-

can Botanical Council at 800-373-7105.

All of the herbs mentioned in this book can be used by qualiﬁed

herbalists and the majority can be sold over the counter in line with laws

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