UNSAFE HERBS FOR CHILDREN part three

Here are some more herbs that are unsafe that may cause stomach upset, skin irritation, excessive drowsiness or over stimulation:

ELEUTHERO may cause over stimulation and altered hormonal balance in children

FEVER FEW may cause gastrointestinal irritation in children

FO TI may cause diarrhea in children

GENTIAN ROOT can cause severe gastrointestinal irritation

GINSENG may cause over stimulation in children

GOLDENROD this herb is a diuretic and may cause dehydration

GREEN TEA contains caffeine, which may over stimulate children

GUARANA this herb contains caffeine, which may overstimulate children

GUGGUL may cause diarrhea in children

GUMWEED may cause diarrhea in children

HORSERADISH may cause gastrointestinal irritation in children

HOPS fresh hops may cause excessive drowsiness in children

IVY LEAF may cause skin irritation in children

KAVA KAVA may cause excessive drowsiness

KOLA NUT contains caffeine, may cause over stimulation in children

LAVENDER may cause skin irritation in children

MASTICA may cause diarrhea in small children

MATE this herb contains caffeine, which may overstimulate children

MUGWORT may cause diarrhea in children

MYRRH may cause gastrointestinal irritation

OREGANO OIL external use only, however may cause skin irritation. Internal use causes sever gastrointestinal irritation

PASSION FLOWER may cause excessive drowsiness

PUMPKIN SEED may cause gastrointestinal irritation

PYGEUM may cause hormonal imbalance

ROSEMAY OIL may cause skin irritation

SARSAPARILLA may cause irritation of the skin, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract

SAW PALMETTO may cause hormonal imbalance in children

SCHISANDRA may cause skin rash and stomach upset

SENNA may cause severe diarrhea in children

SOY ISOFLAVONES,, SOY LECITHIN may cause hormonal imbalance and diarrhea in children

STINGING NETTLE LEAF may cause hormonal imbalance.

UVA URSI not for children under 12 years old. Use only occasionally; prolonged use may cause dehydration and urinary tract irritation

VALERIAN may cause excessive drowsiness in children

VERVAIN may cause excessive drowsiness in children

WALNUT LEAF may cause skin irritation in children

WITCH HAZEL may cause skin irritation in children with very sensitive skin

YARROW may cause allergic reactions in children

YELLOW DOCK may cause diarrhea in children

YUCCA may cause an upset stomach in children; can block the absorption of other medications