Herbs & Botanicals

Wahoo / Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus): Toxicity, Identification, History & Safety
Eastern wahoo is a native North American shrub or small tree with striking pink-red fruit and a place in historical American materia medica. Because all parts can be poisonous if ingested and may cause gastrointestinal and cardiac effects, this article focuses on identification, history, ecology and safety rather than home dosing. Read more...
Thunder God Vine (Tripterygium wilfordii): Rheumatoid Arthritis Research, Toxicity, Fertility & Safety
Thunder god vine, or Lei Gong Teng, has genuine clinical research in rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease, but it also has one of the narrowest safety margins among commonly discussed medicinal herbs. This guide reviews efficacy evidence alongside reproductive toxicity, liver and kidney injury, lowered blood-cell counts, pregnancy risk, poisonous plant parts and product-quality concerns. Read more...