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Common side-effects: If you have liver disease, it is best to avoid gotu kola supplements to prevent further injury or damage.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Children: Not known.
Warnings:
Do not use Gotu Kola if you are pregnant, are breastfeeding, have hepatitis or other liver disease, have a scheduled surgery within the next two weeks, are under 18 years of age, or have a history of skin cancer. Gotu Kola contains chemicals that appear to decrease inflammation; therefore, decrease the blood pressure in veins. Gotu Kola also seems to increase collagen production, which can be important for wound healing. Gotu Kola may cause itchiness and redness.
When taken by mouth: Gotu Kola is mostly safe for most people when taken by mouth for up to 12 months. It can cause nausea and stomach pain. Rarely, gotu kola may also cause liver problems if taken by mouth.
When applied to the skin: Gotu Kola is mostly safe for most people when applied to skin for up to 10 weeks.

Common side-effects: Khadira may cause allergic reactions in some people.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Due to lack of scientific testing, avoid Khadira during pregnancy.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Khadira may interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery, so it must be avoided 2 weeks prior surgery. Additionally, Khadira may show moderate interaction with blood-pressure-lowering drugs. So, it is advisable to use Khadi as per physician’s advice. Next, Khadira may cause harm to the liver in certain people so it is advisable to avoid or consult a physician before use. Lastly, low blood pressure may occur, diabetic patients should avoid or consult a physician before taking Khadira.

Common side-effects: If too many leaves are eaten it may lead to stomach problems or photosensitivity and rash on exposure to the sun.
Not so common side-effects: The plant has an antifertility effect.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: The seeds of the plant are abortifacient, which can cause abortion. Do not eat in pregnancy.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
It’s unsafe for anyone to take chenopodium oil because it contains poisonous chemicals, especially pregnant or breast-feeding women.
Chenopodium oil contains ascaridole, a toxic chemical which will irritate the skin, mouth, throat, and lining of the stomach and intestines. It could also cause vomiting, headache, dizziness, kidney and liver damage, temporary deafness, convulsions, paralysis, and death. Do not consume Goosefoot oil.

Common side-effects: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: It should not be used during pregnancy. In South Korea, Pathimukham is used for causing abortion.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
It must not be taken in excess because wood decoction is considered a powerful emmenagogue (an agent that promotes menstrual discharge).

Common side-effects: Exposure to Sarsaparilla root dust can cause runny nose and the symptoms of asthma.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Due to lack of scientific testing, avoid Sarsaparilla during pregnancy.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
If you have kidney problems, avoid taking Sarsaparilla because it can make your kidney disease worse.

Common side-effects: Excess intake can cause vomiting, twitching, abdominal pain, or purgation.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: It is advisable to avoid Spikenard or use only under medical supervision during pregnancy.
Children: Must be given under medical supervision.
Warning:
People with high blood pressure and females in menstruation should avoid this herb because Spikenard can increase blood flow.