Education, not medical care.The Moss Herbal Database shares traditional and research knowledge about plants. It doesn't diagnose or treat any condition, and it doesn't replace care from your doctor or a qualified practitioner.
Herbs act on the body.Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or a clinical herbalist before using them if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, take any medication, have a health condition, have surgery coming up, or are caring for a child.
Know your plant.Identify a plant with certainty before you harvest or use it, since several have poisonous look-alikes. People allergic to one plant can react to its relatives.
Get care when it's serious.Seek medical help for symptoms that are severe, sudden, or getting worse, and stop any herb that disagrees with you. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.