Health Codes used with the Herbs
Herbs listed with the below codes, Should not be taken internally if You HAVE the Following Conditions:
A = Asthma, Ab = abdominal pain, Au = acidic urine, B = if using blood-thinning medications, Bb = blocked bile ducts, Bi = blocked intestines, Bd = inflammatory diseases of the bile ducts, Bp+ = high blood pressure, Bp- = low blood pressure, C = cardiac dysfunction, Ca = cardiac insufficiency stages III and IV, hypertonia stage IV, Ch- = if a child under the age given ( in years ), Cn- = constipation, CPI = chronic progressive infections i.e. AIDS, TB etc. D = depression, Di = diabetes, Dh = diarrhea, F =febrile and infectious disorders, Ga = gastritis, Gm = gastric mucosa inflammation, Gu = gastric ulcers, H = hyperthyroidism, Hk = hypokalemia, Ho = hypotension, Hy = hypertension, I = intestinal obstruction, Ii = any inflammation of the intestines, Ig = inflamed gallbladder, K = Kidney problems, Ks = Kidney stones, Li = Liver problems, N = if nursing, Ne = nephritis, P = if pregnant, Pa = parkinson's disease, Pk = parenchyma of the kidney, Pl = parenchyma of the liver, Pr = protein hypersensitivity, R = renal disorders, Sg = gallstones, So = chronic inflammation of prostate / sex organs, U = ulcers, Vt = ventricular tachycardia.
Herbs listed with these codes have the following Cautions:
Br = Do Not use on broken skin, Dg = May disturb some part of the digestive system if used internally, D+ = Do Not take internally in high doses. find several sources that have appropriate doses of this herb, DI* = Drug Interactions are possible for these herbs [ see specific herbs ], +F = Avoid above normal food levels, G = SAFE this herb is currently recognised as safe, Gi = This herb is known as a Gi irritant, L = Use an adequate amount of liquid if seed is used internally, Lt = Do not abuse, internally; not for long-term use, M = May irritate the mucous membranes, S = May increase sensitivity to sunlight, Sk = May cause severe skin allergies or dermatitis, V = May cause nausea, vomiting, X = Not recommended for internal use.
