If you are taking any prescription or over-the counter pharmaceutical, never take herbal remedies of any kind without first consulting a medical doctor who is experienced in alternative medicine. The interactions between herbs and modern drugs can be dangerous, even fatal. Some herbs can potentially make a prescription drug ineffective. Others can heighten or even greatly multiply the effect of modern pharmaceuticals.

Here is a list of places where you can do your own research about the potential interactions between herbs and pharmaceuticals:

The U.S. National Institutes of Health’s “Herbs At A Glance” service is perhaps the premier place to find the history of medicinal herbs, uses, known drug interactions, and information about modern scientific studies. No one should take any medicinal herb without consulting the information and warnings available here.

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database offers “Unbiased, Scientific Clinical Information on Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Therapies” and is operated by the Therapeutic Research Center, which is funded by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and others who pay for subscriptions. The information they provide is vast and fascinating. They offer drug interaction warnings, effectiveness ratings, information on clinical studies, a searchable database about how specific herbs interact with specific diseases, and more. Naturaldatabase.com

MedlinePlus is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, and provides a guide to herbs and supplements, including informtion about potential drug interactions.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/herb_All.html Webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/default.aspx -- This website includes a list of the potential interactions and side effects of medicinal herbs.

Umm.edu/health/medical/altmed -- The University of Maryland Medical Center’s Complementary and Alternative Medicine Guide, which includes a list of the potential interactions and side effects of medicinal herbs.

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Anise Hyssop

100% natural, chemical-free. Perennial mint so popular for tea because of its fragrance, flavor and health benefits. 50 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.40

Elecampane

100% natural, chemical-free. Traditional medicinal herb (roots) and tall garden showpieces with yellow flowers. Perennial. 40 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Feverfew (Medicinal)

100% natural, chemical-free. Used to treat fevers, migraine headaches, and mild rheumatoid arthritis.Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

German Chamomile

100% natural, chemical-free. Used to make chamomile tea. Self-seeding annual flower. 50 heirloom seeds. 100% natural, grown without chemicals seed. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Grain, Medicinal Oatstraw

100% natural, chemical-free. Rich in calcium and magnesium. Said to boost energy and help depression. Contains B-complex vitamins and and Vitamin A. 20 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Horehound

100% natural, chemical-free. Traditional medicinal. Full sun, fast draining soil with dry conditions. 100 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Hyssop flower

100% natural, chemical-free. Purple spikes of flowers, used in traditional medicine. Plant in spring. Press into soil and keep moist. 50 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Lettuce, Wild (medicinal)

100% natural, chemical-free. Traditional medicinal for pain, used as tincture internally and for bathes. 40 heirloom seeds. Not for consumption as food. Free shipping on all orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Marshmallow (medicinal)

100% natural, chemical-free. Traditional for digestive uses. Perennial to zone 3. 8 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Milk Thistle

100% natural, chemical-free. Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is a traditional herb for the liver and diabetes. It has typical purple thistle flowers. 8 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.80

Mint, Peppermint

100% natural, chemical-free. Peppermint herb. Excellent for headaches, flavoring, and homemade tooth powder. 30 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.40

Mint, Spearmint

100% natural, chemical-free. Perennial. Likes moist, rich soil in sun or shade. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for details.

$1.40

Motherwort

100% natural, chemical-free. Traditional medicinal. This seed can be difficult to come by. Plant seed directly in garden in autumn for spring germination. 50 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.60

Orange Calendula

100% natural, chemical-free. Beautiful orange blooms. Flower petals are used medicinally. I rely on calendula to get me through sinus pressure, colds. 20 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$2.00

Oregano

100% natural, chemical-free. This ancient herb is both medicinal and culinary. The stems, leaves, and flowers are used medicinally. Heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Pepper, Hot, Cayenne

100% natural, chemical-free. Hot peppers, thin, red, long. 12 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$2.50

Soapwort flower (makes herbal soap)

100% natural, chemical-free. Used to make soap for centuries. Flowers, roots, stems and leaves are used to make liquid soap. 30 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Soapwort flower (makes herbal soap)

100% natural, chemical-free. Used to make soap for centuries. Flowers, roots, stems and leaves are used to make liquid soap. 30 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Stevia

100% natural, chemical-free. Green leafy herb that is sweeter than sugar but does not contain any sugar at all, and does not spike the glycemic index. Free shipping on orders over $26. 12 heirloom seeds. Click for full info.

$2.20

Stinging Nettle (medicinal)

100% natural, chemical-free. Leaves are a traditional natural antihistamine and harvested for use in tea. 50 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.50

Sweet Annie (Sweet Wormwood)

100% natural, chemical-free. Popular traditional medicinal herb for fresh use or tinctures, and also grown for its pleasing fragrance. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for info.

$1.60

Valerian (medicinal

100% natural, chemical-free. Perennial. Sun to part-shade. Start indoors in spring. Seeds must have light to germinate, so only press them onto soil. 30 heirloom seeds. Free shipping on orders over $32. Click for into.

$1.80

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