| NatureCraft's Herbs,
Organics, Spices & Botanicals are from all natural botanical growers & sources
both internal & world wide. NatureCraft only carries natural herbals of the finest
quality which we believe give you one of the finest selections available. At NatureCraft
we produce & order for sell through often & in high quantities in order to
maintain fresh & high quality products. All of our NatureCraft botanical most always
ship within 4-7 business days with some seasonal differences. Safety Guidelines - Herbs, Spices & Extracts
Based on the American Herbal Products Association Botanical
Safety Index, these guidelines are provided to create meaningful safety classifications
and labeling recommendations for botanicals. These guidelines are only what most
professionals recommend when considering botanicals for use and should not be considered
to be useage recomendations in themselves.
Botanicals should always be used in a rational and informed manner. Illness or negative
reactions can occur from excessive consumption, individual sensitivities and allergic
reactions. Seek qualified expert advice before using a botanical.
Agar Agar Powder - Warning: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it
to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this
product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or
difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical
attention.
Aloe (Cape) Powder - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain
or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a
baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended
dose. Not for long-term use.
Angelica Root - Not to be used during pregnancy Avoid prolonged exposure to
sunlight.
Arnica Flowers - For external use only. Can cause allergic dermatitis with
-extended use or in sensitive persons. Not to be used on open wounds or broken skin.
Ashwagandha Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May potentiate the effects
of barbiturates.
Barberry Root Bark - Not to be used during pregnancy
Bergamot, Wild Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy
Black Cohosh Root - Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing.
Black Walnut Hulls - Not recommended for long term use.
Black Walnut Loaf - Not recommended for long term use.
Bladderwrack - Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing, or by persons
with hyper-thyroidism. Not recommended for long-term use.
Blessed Thistle Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy
Bloodroot Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May cause nausea and vomiting.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Blue Cohosh Root - Not to be used during pregnancy
Boldo Leaf - Not to be used by persons with gallstones, serious liver conditions
or obstruction of the bile duct. Consult your physician before using this product.
Borage Leaf - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Not
to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Avoid excessive or long-term use.
Broom Tops - Not to be used during pregnancy. To be used only under the
supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.
Buckthorn Aged Bark - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain
or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a
baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended
dose. Not for long-term use.
Calamus Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. To be used only under the
supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.
California Poppy Herb & Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May
potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors.
Camphor Granules - Keep out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion,
contact a poison control immediately. For external use only if properly diluted.
Cascara Sagrada Aged Bark - Notice: Do not use this product if you have
abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are
pregnant or nursing a baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do
not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
Catnip - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Cayenne - Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds.
Chamomile Flowers, Roman - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Chaparral Leaf - Seek advice from a health care practitioner before use if you
have any history of liver disease. Discontinue use if nausea, fever, fatigue or jaundice
occur (e.g. dark urine or yellow discoloration of the eyes).
Chaste Tree Berries - Not to be used during pregnancy. May counteract the
effectiveness of birth control pills.
Coltsfoot Leaf - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin.
Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Avoid excessive or long-term use.
Comfrey Leaf/Root - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded
skin. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Not recommended for long term use.
Deer's Tongue Leaf - Not for internal use. Use as an aromatic fixative in
potpourris or other crafts.
Devil's Claw Root - Not recommended for use by persons with gastric or duodenal
ulcers.
Dong Quai - Not to be used during pregnancy
Elecampane Root - Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Large doses
may cause vomiting, diarrhea, spasms, and symptoms of paralysis.
Ephedra Herb (Ma Huang) - Warning: Seek advice from a health care practitioner
prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have high blood pressure, heart or
thyroid disease, diabetes, difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement or if
taking an MAO inhibitor or any other prescription drug. Reduce or discontinue use if
nervousness, tremor, sleeplessness, loss of appetite or nausea occur. Not intended for
persons under 18 years of age. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Eucalyptus Leaf - Not to be used by persons with inflammatory diseases of the
gastro-intestinal and bile ducts and severe diseases of the liven Do not use eucalyptus
preparations on areas of the face and especially the nose in infants and young children.
Feverfew - Not to he used during pregnancy.
Flax Seed - This herb should be ingested with at least 6 oz. of liquid.
Not for use by persons with bowel obstruction.
Garlic Capsule/Extract - Not to be used while nursing.
Gentian Root - Not to be used by persons with gastric or duodenal ulcers or when
gastric irritation or inflammation is present. Consult a health care practitioner prior to
use if you are pregnant or suffering from high blood pressure.
Ginger Root Capsule - Not to be used during pregnancy Persons with gallstones
should consult a health care practitioner before use.
Ginkgo Leaf - May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors.
Glucosamine Sulfate Powder - Keep out of the reach of children.
Goldenrod Herb - Persons with chronic kidney disorders should consult a health
care practitioner before use.
Goldenseal Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Guar Gum Powder - Warning: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause
it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this
product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or
difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical
attention.
Henna Leaf Red Powder - For external use only.
Hop Flowers (Sweet) - Not recommended for use by persons suffering from
depression.
Horehound Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Horsetail Grass - Equisetum arvense should not be used by persons with cardiac
or renal dysfunction. Not recommended for long-term use.
Hydrangea Root - Use with caution. Do no exceed recommended dose. Avoid
long-term use.
Hyssop Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Juniper Berries - Not to he used for more than four to six weeks in succession.
Persons with inflammatory kidney disease should not use this herb. Not to he used during
pregnancy.
Kaolin Powder - Avoid contact with eyes.
Kava Kava Root - Caution: Not for use by persons under the age of 18. If
pregnant, nursing or taking a prescription drug, consult a health care practitioner prior
to use. Do not exceed recommended dose. Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive
or operate heavy equipment. Not recommended for consumption with alcoholic beverages.
Kola Nuts - Not to be used during pregnancy Not to be used by persons with
hypertension or gastric or duodenal ulcers. Not recommended for excessive or long-term
use.
Lemongrass - Not to be used during pregnancy
Licorice Root - Not for prolonged or excessive use except under the supervision
of a qualified health practitioner. Prolonged use may cause potassium depletion and sodium
retention resulting in symptoms of hypertension, edema, headache, and vertigo. Not for use
by persons with hypertension, hypokalemia, edema, cirrhosis, or the liver and cholestatic
liver disorders, and diabetes. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing.
Lobelia - Not to be used during pregnancy. Do not exceed recommended dose. May
cause nausea and vomiting.
Lomatium Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. When used internally this
product may cause a rash. Discontinue use if rash occurs.
Lovage Root Sichuan - Not to he used during pregnancy or by persons with
impaired or inflamed kidneys.
Lycii Berries - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Magnesium Citrate Powder - Keep out of the reach of children.
Menthol Crystals - Keep out of reach of children. In case of ingestion contact a
poison control center immediately. For external use only if properly diluted.
Mistletoe Herb - Not for use by persons with protein hypersensitivity and
chronic-progressive infections such as tuberculosis and AIDS. Do not exceed recommended
dosage.
Motherwort - Not to be used during pregnancy.
MSM Powder - Keep out of the reach of children.
MSM/Glucosamine - Keep out of the reach of children.
Mugwort Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Myrrh Gum Extract - Not to be used during pregnancy or in association with
excessive uterine bleeding. Do not exceed recommended dose if intent is
a form of treatment prescribed by a professional.
Oregon Grape Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Osha Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Parsley Root - Not to be used during pregnancy or by persons with inflammatory
kidney disease.
Pennyroyal, European Herb - Not to he used during pregnancy.
Periwinkle Herb - Not for use by persons with low blood pressure or
constipation.
Pleurisy Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May cause nausea and vomiting.
Prickly Ash Bark - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Psyllium Seed - Warning: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it
to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this
product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or
difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical
attention.
Quassia - Not to be used during pregnancy. Do not exceed recommended dotage.
Queen of the Meadow Root - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or
abraded skin. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Not recommended for
long-term use.
Red Clover Blossoms - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Rehmannia Root - Not for use by persons with diarrhea and loss of appetite.
Rhubarb Root - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or
diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you arc pregnant or nursing a
baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended
dose. Not for long-term use.
Rosemary Leaf - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Rue Herb - Not to he used during pregnancy. Not for use by persons with poor
kidney function. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Safflower Petals - Not to be used during pregnancy or by persons with
hemorrhagic diseases or peptic ulcers. Ingestion of this herb may prolong blood
coagulation time.
Sage Leaf Extract - Use with caution. Avoid excessive or long-term use. Not to
be used during pregnancy.
Sandalwood Yellow Powder - Not for use by persons with diseases of the
parenchyma of the kidney. Do not use for more than six weeks in succession without
consulting a physician.
Sassafras Root Bark - Use with caution. Avoid excessive or long-term use.
Senna Leaf Pods - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or
diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a
baby. Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended
dose. Not for long-term use.
Sheep Sorrel Herb - Not recommended for use by persons with a history of kidney
stones.
Shepherd's Purse - Not to be used during pregnancy or by persons with a history
of kidney stones.
Spikenard Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
St. John's Wort - May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors. Avoid prolonged
exposure to sunlight.
Tansy Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy. To be used only under the
supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.
Tonka Beans - Not for internal use. Use as an aromatic fixative in potpourris or
other crafts.
Turkey Rhubarb Root - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain
or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a
baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended
dose. Not for long-term use.
Turmeric Root Extract - Not to be used during pregnancy. Not to be used by
persons with bile duet obstruction, gall stones, stomach ulcers or hyperacidity.
Uva Ursi Leaf - Not to be used during pregnancy Not to be used by persons with
kidney disorders, irritated digestive conditions or in conjunction with conditions or
remedies that produce acidic urine. Not for prolonged use unless consulting a health care
practitioner.
Vetiver Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Wheat Grass - Keep out of the reach of children.
White Oak Bark - Avoid application to extensively damaged skin.
Wild Cherry Bark - Use with caution. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not
recommended for long-term use.
Wormwood Herb - Use with caution. Not to be used during pregnancy or while
nursing. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not recommended for long-term use.
Yarrow Flowers - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Yellowdock Root - Not recommended for use by persons with a history of kidney
stones.
Yohimbe Bark - Contraindicated in existing liver and kidney diseases and in
chronic inflammation of the sexual organs or prostate gland. Not recommended for excessive
or long-term use. May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors.
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