10 Herbal Supplements that May Cause Harm

Before taking any dietary or health supplement, get to know the possible side effects of these pills that promise to boost your health. While these capsules may help you lose weight, get stronger bones and have smoother skin, they may actually bring devastating effects to your health.

Here’s a list from The Daily Mail UK.

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  1. Aconite

Intended to reduce joint pain, inflammation and gout, aconite may cause vomiting, nausea, weakness, paralysis, heart and breathing problems, and even death.

2. Caffeine Powder

Caffeine powder is supposed to enhance athletic performance, improve attention and facilitate weight loss but it has been linked to cardiac arrest, seizures, heart arrhythmia and possibly death. It is known to be particularly dangerous when taken with other stimulants.

3. Chaparral

Another weight loss supplement, chaparral is also used to treat colds, infections, improve inflammation, skin rashes and cancer. However, it can possibly cause liver damage, kidney problems and possibly death.

4. Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot is supposed to reliever sore throat, laryngitis, cough, asthma and bronchitis. It has been identified as a possible carcinogen and has been linked to liver damage.

5. Comfrey

A herbal medicine that relieves stomach problems, cough, chest pain and heavy menstrual periods and treats cancer, comfrey can cause liver damage, cancer and even death.

6. Germander

Consumed as a herb, germander facilitates weight loss and alleviates fever, gout, stomach problems and arthritis. It has been linked to hepatitis, liver damage and possibly lead to death.

7. Green tea extract powder

Famous for its slimming qualities, green tea raw extract can negatively affect health when consumed in large quantities. Negative effects include liver damage, high blood pressure and heart rate, dizziness, ringin in the ears and reduced absorption of iron. It may also exacerbate anemia and glaucoma and possibly cause death.

8. Greater Celandine

Often infused in water and drank to alleviate stomachache, greater celandine causes liver damage.

9. Kava

Known to reduce anxiety and improve isomnia, kava worsen’s depression and Parkinson’s, impairs driving, causes liver damage and may possibly lead to death.

10. Lobelia

Often taken as a tobacco or herbal capsule, lobelia is believed to improve respiratory problem and aid smoking cessation. Possible dangers include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, rapid heartbeat, tremors, seizures, hypothermia, confusion, coma, and possibly death.

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