A word of caution about toxic herbs:

These "culinary" plants contain livertoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids:

Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys)

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)

Borage (Borago officinalis) (flowers and seeds are nontoxic)

See the comfrey controversy, external links:

Herb Meds

Comfrey

This "culinary" plant is toxic unless picked at the correct time and prepared correctly:

Pokeroot or pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)

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Please use caution when using any herbs, know what you are picking and using, know it's properties and mainly...

If you do not know, let it grow!

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Growing herbs for home use can be a fun and relaxing past-time. The information provided in this site is for informational purposes only. Consult a knowledgeable herbalist before ingesting any plant or treating any illness with herbs.

It is recommended that anyone wanting to use herbs for either cooking, healing, or any other purpose to consult your local library, local herbalist, or other knowledgeable authority before use.

Herbs contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of botanical medicine.