External use only, unless otherwise directed by a qualified expert. Do not apply to broken/abraded skin:
Balm of Gilead, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Frankincense, Linden Flower, Mugwort, Orris, Patchouli, Pennyroyal, Soapwort, St. Johns wort, Tansy

Do not use during pregnancy, or if you are nursing:
Aloe, Angelica, Anise, Anise Star, Basil,Blue Vervain, Borage, Catnip, Celery, Cinnamon, Damiana, Dong Quai, Ephedra, Fenugreek, Feverfew, Ginger, Golden Seal, Guarana, Horehound, Hyssop, Juniper, Kola Nut, Lemongrass, Licorice, Lobelia, Lovage, Lungwort, Mace, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Mugwort, Muira Puama, Myrrh, Neem, Oregon Grape, Osha, Parsley, Partridgeberry, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Red Clover, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Senna, Turmeric, Watercress, White Sage, Wild Cherry, Wormwood, Yarrow

Not recommended for person currently taking blood thinning medications:
Angelica, Dong Quai, Ginkgo, Meadowsweet, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla

May cause gastro-intestinal upset:

Cayenne, Chili, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Habanero, Soapwort

Not for person with Stomach Inflammation/Ulcers, Digestion/Liver problems: May cause gastro-intestinal upset:
Eucalyptus, Ginger, Iceland Moss, Licorice, Lobelia,Turmeric

Do not use if you have Kidney Stones, Liver Disorder, Renal Dysfunction:
Juniper Berries, Pennyroyal, Sumac

Not recommended for long term use:
Aloe, Borage, Comfrey, Coltsfoot, Ephedra, Flax, Goldenseal, Guarana, Juniper, Licorice, Lobelia, Mullein, Nettle Root, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Senna,Tansy, Wild Cherry, Wormwood

May cause photo toxicity in some individuals at high dosage. Avoid long exposure to sun if using internally:
Angelica, Celery Seed, Orange Peel, St. Johns Wort

Seek advice from Health Practitioner prior to use: if Pregnant/ Nursing/High Blood Pressure/Heart/Thyroid Disease/Diabetes, difficulty in urination due to Prostate enlargement, or taking prescription drug:
Reduce/Discontinue use if Nervousness/Tremor/Sleeplessness/Loss Appetite/Nausea occur:
Do not exceed recommended dose/keep out of reach of children:
Ginseng, Goldenseal, Licorice Root, Motherwort, St. Johns Wort, Yerba Mate

Bulk-forming laxatives are contraindicated in bowel obstruction; must be taken with adequate liquid to avoid constipation or obstruction: take with at least 8 oz of fluid:
Aloe, Flax

Herbal Safety Guidelines

Before using an herb you are unfamiliar with, find out its medicinal properties. Research it thoroughly and/or consult with an appropriately qualified practitioner or expert. If you are taking prescription drugs, or have a medical condition check with an appropriately qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally. Herbs have shown overwhelming evidence that they work. Just because a small amount works well does NOT mean that more is better. As individuals we all have different constitutions, sensitivities, allergic reactions and possible health conditions. The following are merely guidelines. They include herbs offered in our catalog and website. This list does not help with administering information on possible interactions and contraindications with prescription medicine. This needs to be discussed with your physician. New research may add to or change this information. All warnings and guidelines have been extracted from: American Herbal Products Association, Complete German Commission E Monographs. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database.For more information on botanical research and to obtain reports on medicinal herbs please contact the Herb Research Foundation at (303) 449-2265 or visit there website at http://www.herbs.org. Last Updated Dec. 2006 (We will attempt to update information accordingly. Organic Herbs Medicine Cabinet or Tonia Contino is not responsible for the misuse of these plant materials. We can’t provide you with medical advice, dosage information, potential drug/herb reactions, or assistance with questions relating to injury or illness ect. We are neither licensed practitioners, pharmacists nor researchers. We are legally restricted from answering your health related questions. We thank you for your understanding. Organic Herbs Medicine Cabinet or Tonia Contino assumes that you have reviewed and are familiar with the safety guidelines for herbs and herbal products as established by the American Botanical Council, the American Herbal Products Association and the FDA. Customers shall be solely responsible for all subsequent use or resale of any herbs, or products purchased from OHMC Tonia Contino , including the blending and/or labeling of such products. Customer further agrees to indemnify and hold Organic Herbs Medicine Cabinet or Tonia Contino harmless from any and all claims that be asserted against us from the use of any products,  marketed by the buyer, in which buyer has mixed, blended, altered, or packaged products containing ingredients sold by OHMC or Tonia Contino. All of our herbs and spices are labeled with safety cautions as required and recommended by the American Herbal Product Association and their Botanical Safety Index. Information and products in this catalog and on our website are not intended to treat, cure prevent or diagnose any disease, nor are they intended to prescribe in any way. Organic Herbs Medicine Cabinet or Tonia Contino does not take responsibility for your experience in using any of them. (None of the statements in catalogue have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.)