California Snakeroot Cautions

Contraindications:

"Excessive use can overstimulate the intestional tract and overheat the skin and

   mucosa from peripheral vasodilation. Use it for a few days if you feel sick,

   in small doses with other herbs, or for a change in lifestyle if you are using it

   tonically."    Ref. B p.115-116

   "Avoid during pregnancy or for vascular or liver disease ( except for early

   arteriosclerosis ). As with most of the stronger Aristolochias, the effect of

   increasing liver metabolism and phagocytosis makes it inappropriate to use

   with medications, as their effects are carefully measured, in part based on

   normal liver catabolism. Medications may be synergistic with the Snakeroot

   and result in hepatic irritability."    Ref. B p.116