Here are a list of herbs that can cause "herb hepatitis", thanks to research by Dr. Kaita/HSC/MB.
These herbs are toxic to the liver, regardless of whether or not hepatitis virus exists. If a hep virus exists then these herbs likely carry increased risk of liver toxicity.
I have had ongoing lower abdominal pain and as a result of a number of tests, prepared for a barium enema (NOT fun!) using XPREP, recommended by the GP per the standard xray-prep form (early this year). This OTC preparation contains Senna (on the list above) as well as alcohol, and is intended to flush out the bowels (in case the castor oil didn't do its job). Well, I fell unconscious a few hours after taking this medication, banging my head on the wall while exiting my bathroom ... thankfully I did not break any plaster ;-). I was SO dizzy and disoriented, my liver must have been hit hard by the Senna and alcohol and with no water to dilute or flush it out (fasting) I must have become toxified, thought I was going to die. But I'm tough. Luckily there are no large bowel problems and ultrasound and other tests show no abdominal problems, so "we" think it is just Irritable Bowel Syndrome or maybe it is referral pain from my liver? Who knows! Lesson?
So watch your herbal teas, treatments, naturopathic remedies and medical preparations!
hi diana
i'm sorry you had to go through all that "i know",it's no fun that's for sure!i found your posting very interesting as i am just learning about herbs,great info to know!
keep the faith bless you.........mj
Hi, I simply wanted to give you some insight. I have been on a herb formula for years, including teas. I've had Hep C for nearly 41 years without increase in liver damage or enzyme increase. Doctors are amazed. Anyway, one must know what combination of herbs to take together, along with what combination is right for their evaluation by an expert liver and herbal doctor. The doctor must see you test results to make this evaluation. I take approximately 20 different herbs each day. One must know when, how much, and which ones to take. With the right formula, I live by herbs. Hep C does not worry me in anyway, shape or form. I am 58...look 48...more energy than my grown daughter. Please find a good herbal doctor that truly believes in natural healing instead of foreign substances. The right doctor will give you the right remedy. Life is good. God's plants are good. Vitamins that can be a no no for the liver is iron. Never take a muti vitamin with iron if you have Hepatitis or if you have gone through the change of life and no longer have menstrals. Too much iron can be very toxic to the liver.
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Originally posted by dianasaska: Here are a list of herbs that can cause "herb hepatitis", thanks to research by Dr. Kaita/HSC/MB.
These herbs are toxic to the liver, regardless of whether or not hepatitis virus exists. If a hep virus exists then these herbs likely carry increased risk of liver toxicity.
I have had ongoing lower abdominal pain and as a result of a number of tests, prepared for a barium enema (NOT fun!) using XPREP, recommended by the GP per the standard xray-prep form (early this year). This OTC preparation contains Senna (on the list above) as well as alcohol, and is intended to flush out the bowels (in case the castor oil didn't do its job). Well, I fell unconscious a few hours after taking this medication, banging my head on the wall while exiting my bathroom ... thankfully I did not break any plaster ;-). I was SO dizzy and disoriented, my liver must have been hit hard by the Senna and alcohol and with no water to dilute or flush it out (fasting) I must have become toxified, thought I was going to die. But I'm tough. Luckily there are no large bowel problems and ultrasound and other tests show no abdominal problems, so "we" think it is just Irritable Bowel Syndrome or maybe it is referral pain from my liver? Who knows! Lesson?
So watch your herbal teas, treatments, naturopathic remedies and medical preparations!
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