Herbs as remedies, whether in professional practise of herbal medicine or simply by home users, must be handled with care. Medicinal herbs are quite potent and should be treated with similar cautions to any types of medicines.

Safety in the use of herbs is a strong theme at the Herb Health Guide. In addition to appropriate warnings wherever needed by context, a chart of specific safety guidelines for 90 herbs is provided. Further specific herbs to avoid in pregnancy are also provided in a table that could easily be printed and kept handy for reference.

What I urge readers to remember is that with some appropriate safety guidelines and some easily learned techniques, it is quite possible to become skilled in the medicinal use of herbs. This is a freedom and a power to be encouraged and supported and we make every effort to do so.

Just remember, take care, take action and take responsibility. This is a solid foundation for managing your own health and wellbeing. We aim to promote the safe use of herbs, not scare people into inaction or unnecessary dependency.