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March 16, 2020

How To Use Herbal Medicine Safely

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  1. Larissa Llave says

    December 26, 2022 at 2:16 am

    Common sense.

    No herbal remedies for kids under 2

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  2. Mar-Zanne Roos says

    December 16, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    1.

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  3. irene naberman says

    October 19, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    * 3
    * 6

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  4. Rhiannon Mitchell says

    October 18, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    The first one i Think is very important – to read up and do research for yourself before taking anything

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  5. Stephanie Malan says

    September 20, 2022 at 3:14 pm

    I will remember #7 because I get very excited to share new found information and I just thought what if I don’t know what other medication someone is taking and what the interaction would be between the herb and the pharmaceuticals.

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  6. Angela Pitout says

    September 16, 2022 at 11:43 am

    I feel that all 10 are important… but if i have to put down numbers 5 and 2 would be important for me.

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  7. Mary Morris says

    August 6, 2022 at 5:22 am

    #4
    #8

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  8. Alicia Fisser says

    July 17, 2022 at 6:55 pm

    2
    8

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  9. Alida Allchin says

    May 10, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    1. The most important in my opinion is rule #2. Don’t take the herb ID for granted. Not that the others such as dosage, reading up, precautions etc are less important. It’s like in diagnostics class, we learned about the importance of diagnosing correctly. If you misdiagnose, even the best remedy won’t help.

    2. The one that came as a surprise is #8: Never on a Sunday. A smart way to know if the herb is truly useful to the individual

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  10. Jessica Bryant says

    April 13, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    1. Read up on the herbs FIRST!

    4. Respect your individuality – It makes total sense but I have never thought about it. its totally true that even something like plain ol mint can be a great cure-all to some but literally gut-wrenching to others. So it would seem to extrapolate to the fact that not all herbs will be good for all people.

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  11. Natasha Ottermann says

    March 29, 2022 at 8:50 pm

    9

    None came as a surprise.

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  12. Megan Keyser says

    March 4, 2022 at 12:12 am

    I think number 1 to me was the most important because ultimately all the other rules follow it. Example: you cannot know what the proper dosage is or how to administer it if you haven’t properly studied it.

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  13. Colin Jardine says

    February 10, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    1-First 2. Read up on the herb and when buying a product, be sure that the binomial name of the herb is displayed.
    2- Therapeutic treatment for toddlers under the age of 2.

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  14. Stacey moss says

    January 17, 2022 at 6:27 am

    #9 Use your common sense is definitely the most important and encompasses all of the others with the exception of Never on Sundays. I had never heard of that, but it makes a lot of sense.

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  15. LINGANISILE SIYOYO says

    December 17, 2021 at 7:41 am

    do not give to children under age.if pregnant or nursing use them with caution.respect your individuality.stick to the recommended dosage.before taking any herb read up on it.

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  16. Anjanette Segura says

    November 22, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    I think the most important is use common sense. If you do that, all of the others will fall into okace

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  17. Vici Kiehm says

    October 12, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    I think #1 is the most important. If the herb is researched properly most of the other rules will come to light here, especially as far as dosage and adverse effects are concerned as well as other illnesses that can be treated with a specific herb.

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  18. Lynette Barkhuizen says

    September 18, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    All the rules are important, but nr 3 is sticking out. Stick to the dosage. I’ll would say nr 10 leaves me sceptic. The doctors and the pastors I know, will only send you to the pharmacy. Herbs are useless and of the devil. I’ll skip nr 10 and rather double up on nr 9.

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  19. Charis Parks says

    September 18, 2021 at 9:03 am

    I think ALL the rules are important. The most important to me is 4: respect individuality. I personally cannot use stevia as it drops my BP in my boots, and used over time causes me to not ovulate! Yet obviously plenty of people can use it safely, even enjoy it!

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    • Charis Parks says

      September 18, 2021 at 9:04 am

      None particularly surprised me.

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  20. Margie Osterbauer says

    September 8, 2021 at 1:42 am

    I think #1 may be the most important. I need to be aware of the facts before I start using it.
    Never on a Sunday surprised me. But it is a good principle to follow to prove effectiveness.

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  21. Joachim Kasselman says

    September 7, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    I think 9 is the most important, it basically covers all the others. I can’t say that any of these came as a surprise

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  22. Odette Ninow-Cullen says

    September 5, 2021 at 1:52 pm

    number 1 stands out for me in being the most important.
    I was surprised by 8. Never on Sunday’s

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  23. Jessica Austin says

    August 27, 2021 at 3:26 am

    I think 1 is the most important. Never trust and follow blindly.
    Most surprising for me was Never on Sundays. I wouldn’t have thought taking a break was the thing to do.

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  24. kayla aldoff says

    August 19, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    I think number 9 is likely the most important
    I was a little surprised by number 7, but it makes sense

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  25. Kathy Dlugolonski says

    August 11, 2021 at 11:19 pm

    I am printing these. I think the most important one to me would be #1…do my research and only trust respected sources.

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  26. JR Malan says

    July 30, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    I will print these out and put them in the front of my folder.

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  27. Matie vdW says

    July 29, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Not to jump on bandwagons and to remember to research

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  28. Tiffany Hirschler says

    July 24, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    The common sense guideline stuck out to me. Common sense seems to be lacking a lot these days. Not sure if any came as a surprise but I really never thought of the name being so important. So I guess it was a lightbulb moment. Make sure the name is correct because even just a little difference in the plant can cause very different results.

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  29. Rachel Letze says

    July 22, 2021 at 5:00 am

    1. I think the most important rule to follow is to research whatever herb you’re interested in. It’s just plain reckless to ingest or topically use something without fully understanding what it’s pros and cons are.

    2. I was a little surprised that some herbs have “bandwagons” but I guess with all of the health trends out there it only makes sense that herbalism and certain herbs should fall into that category.

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  30. Cat Prosje says

    July 11, 2021 at 1:23 am

    I didn’t find any of the guidelines out of the ordinary; pretty much a common-sense approach. Whether it’s a herbal remedy or a pharmaceutical pill I’ve always researched and opted for a second opinion. If I were allowed to sue the medical industry in Canada for misdiagnosis I’d be one rich lady.

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  31. Dominique Fourie says

    July 4, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Using your common sense and never on Sundays

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  32. Elsa du Preez says

    June 16, 2021 at 4:50 pm

    There is 2 that is important to me:
    Before you take any herb, read up on it, and
    Using your common sense.

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  33. Alice Nabbumba says

    June 14, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    The most important safety guideline in my opinion is using my common sense.

    What came as a surprise to me is Never on a Sunday, I must challenge the treatment.

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  34. Crystal Cook says

    June 8, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    4. Respect your individuality

    8. Never on Sunday’s was a surprise, but good advice.

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  35. Vicky killian says

    May 31, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Be cautious, respect and use common sense

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  36. leah Renfro says

    May 31, 2021 at 5:20 am

    Do your research, make sure your resources are credible.#1
    Loved #8 I believe about getting off herb for a period of time to check reactions.

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  37. Charlette Barr says

    May 24, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    1,4, and 9. “Never on Sunday”, I wouldn’t say surprised me, but this makes a lot of sense to challenge and to see if it necessary.

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  38. Nelia Eloff says

    May 23, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    2 – making sure of the name, working with the correct herb
    9 – common sense

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  39. Ilkin Telli says

    May 17, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    #1 and #9 were the most important in my opinion.
    They weren’t surprising.

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  40. Jennifer Dombal says

    May 6, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    #1.
    None surprised me.

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  41. Kristin Jaeger says

    May 5, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Number 8 shocked me, but it did make sense though.

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  42. Michelle Redman says

    May 3, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    #1 and #8

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  43. Norma Steiner says

    May 1, 2021 at 2:13 am

    I would for someone my age #1 and #10 although as a herbologist helping other people they are all important

    Never on Sunday

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  44. Lori Edwards says

    April 12, 2021 at 2:39 am

    Tough question to answer, as they all seem important. I’m going to choose the first, though, as doing the research well may cover many of the other guidelines.

    None really surprised me, but I guess I hadn’t really thought about what age is safe to begin giving herbs, so number 6 had the most “new” information for me.

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  45. Fanie Vorster says

    April 6, 2021 at 9:15 am

    Nr 1 is the most important – research a herb before using it.
    Nr. 8 -Never on Sunday’s is a surprise.

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  46. Trixie van Niekerk says

    April 5, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    I think the most important rule is the first one: research the herb you want to use properly!
    None of the other rules really surprised me – they all make perfect sense.

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  47. Inge van Niekerk says

    April 5, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Know your plant / herb – study and read.
    Don’t Over Dose

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  48. Momley Amushendje says

    April 5, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    1. Before you take any herb, read up on it
    2. Respect your individuality
    3. Consult your health care provider
    4.Think twice before jumping on a herbs bandwagon
    5.Don’t give herbal remedies to children under age 2
    6.If you are pregnant or nursing, use herbs with caution
    7. Don’t take herb identity for granted
    8. Use your common sense

    The Never on Sunday’s is a suprise….

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  49. Amber Jones says

    April 3, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    know your herb. none were a surprise

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  50. Tulu Malesela says

    April 3, 2021 at 11:46 am

    Not necessarily a surprise but the Respect for individuality is most important as people aren’t the same and as such not one size fits all

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