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No unwanted side effects are reported with the use of codonopsis.
There are no identified interactions associated with taking cotton root bark.
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.
No interactions due to use of Chinese foxglove root have been reported.
Notoginseng root is not to be taken by those taking warfarin, heparin, anticoagulants, ticlopidine.
Potassium imbalance is worsened by taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, and licorice root.
Chinese yam should not be taken with kan-sui root. No studies on adverse drug or herb reactions.
Strengthens the immune system, stomachic and is an adaptogen.
Not to be taken with cardiac medications, diuretics, other laxatives, cathartics or steroids due to potassium loss. Potassium loss can be decreased by combining the rhubarb root with licorice root.
Practitioners of Chinese medicine advise that apricot seed should not be given in combination with the herbs astragalus, skullcap, or kudzu root.
Diabetics, or those that take supplemental iron or other dietary minerals should consult a medical professional. Intensifies the activity of diuretics and lithium.
Not to be used with croton seeds, fritillaria or peony root. Externally, safely mixed with stemona, sophora and calomel. Internally, safely mixed with schisandra and cuscuta.