Safety by Remedy Type
Natural remedy safety by remedy type: links to the safety page for herbs, adaptogens, mushrooms, essential oils, herbal teas, natural ingredients, functional foods and supplements, with the main cautions for each.
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Each remedy section has its own safety page with detail specific to that type. This hub covers what they share.
| Remedy type | Safety page | Main cautions covered |
|---|---|---|
| Herbs and botanicals | Herb and botanical safety | Interactions, surgery and bleeding, pregnancy, liver, contamination |
| Adaptogens | Adaptogen safety | Interactions, liver, thyroid and hormone-sensitive conditions, surgery |
| Mushrooms | Mushroom safety | Wild mushroom poisoning, contamination, medicine interactions, pregnancy |
| Essential oils and aromatherapy | Essential oil safety | Skin reactions, swallowing, children, pets, medicines |
| Herbal teas and extracts | Herbal tea and extract safety | Licorice, laxative teas, alcohol in tinctures |
| Natural ingredients (honey, clays, oils) | Natural ingredient safety | Infants and honey, charcoal, clays, iodine in seaweed |
| Functional foods | Functional food safety | Grapefruit, vitamin K, tyramine, pregnancy |
| Vitamins and minerals | Vitamins and supplements | Amounts, duplicates; the Magnesium guide is still under review |
| Traditional herbal formulas | Not yet written | See Interactions |
| Topical products | See Essential oil safety and Natural ingredient safety | Skin reactions |
For every type
Natural does not mean safe · Medicine interactions · Pregnancy · Product quality · Poisoning
Education, not medical advice. This page is for general information. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for care from a qualified health professional. Natural does not automatically mean safe. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before changing your care, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition.