While herbal remedies can be beneficial one needs to be very, very careful with taking them especially if they are taking any over the counter or prescribed medications. There can be nasty complications. Also...women of child bearing age and children need to be beyond wary and avoid anything without proper guidance. (Let me put it this way I do not take any herbal meds as there some that can cause early labor - not a good thing). There are even herbal teas that can cause abortions......made from trees.

Heck, I am sure few know that handling large amounts of fresh sage can cause a severe drop in BP. I found that out by accident when pregnant with my oldest. I nearly passed out in my garden as I was cutting back my sage plantation with bare hands. I now garden always wearing gloves for that reason, as I grow a lot of herbs.