Large doses may cause potassium levels in the body to drop too low. Possibility of allergic reactions.
Not to be used by pregnant women. May be taken safely in large doses.
Diabetics, or those that take supplemental iron or other dietary minerals should consult a medical professional. Intensifies the activity of diuretics and lithium.
Not considered toxic, used in China throughout history. Babies may be given codonopsis root to teethe on, also given to children and breast-feeding women.
To be used with caution by people with digestive problems, can swell the belly and cause loose stools. No information on overdose symptoms.
Considered controversial, safe in therapeutic doses and under the supervision of a medical professional. Pregnant women should be under supervision of a medical practitioner.
Not to be taken by pregnant or nursing women, children under 12 years, those with intestinal inflammatory diseases or gallstones or kidney stones. Effectiveness decreased by extended use. And more . . .
Needs quality regulation of product and dosage. The leaves and flowers are very toxic and may cause death. Extreme caution to ensure the product is only from the interior of the plant root. And more . . .
Not to be taken by children or pregnant women. Angelica contains a carcinogen, safrole that causes severe sunburn upon sun exposure. Root is poisonous if used fresh. Complete avoidance of the herb may be considered desirable.
Cotton root bark has not been identified as producing side effects.
May be taken safely in high doses.
No unwanted side effects are reported with the use of codonopsis.