Dear Stephen, I’ve just started on Japanese knotweed 3x daily (no other supplements), and it’s turned my urine a dark yellow color. Is this a common effect?
Dark urine from knotweed?
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Knotweed may reactivate hepatitis C
Dear Stephen, Are you aware that knotweed can reactivate hep C? I am wondering if you have this posted on your website? People who have a history of this virus should be aware of this herb’s ability to reactivate the hep C virus.
Extreme joint pain from cat’s claw
Dear Stephen, I was wondering if you have heard of other folks having extreme joint pain when taking cat’s claw.
Severe vertigo
Dear Stephen, After 1 month of treatment with herbs I experienced severe vertigo (disequilibrium) in the afternoon.
Artemisinin worsened my tinnitus – help!
Dear Stephen, I have suffered all my life from tinnitus and after I took artemisin, it got much worse. Do you know if artemisin can worsen tinnitus?
Melanosis coli
Dear Stephen, The assisting nurse for my colonoscopy today asked my M.D. why my colon was black. He said it’s melanosis coli, a benign condition. He asked if I took herbs.
Lyme herbs lower blood pressure?
Dear Stephen, Are there any lyme treatments that don’t lower the blood pressure?
Artemisia annua and ear pain
Dear Stephen, I read in Dr. Schaller’s babesia book that artemisinin, artesunate, and “artemisia derivatives” can cause ear pressure and hearing problems. He says to stop use immediately if these symptoms appear.
Alternative for Japanese knotweed
Dear Stephen, I found that the Japanese knotweed caused breast swelling and tenderness, so I stopped using it. Is there another herb you would recommend in its place?
Allergic reaction to herbs
Dear Stephen, Today, shortly after taking the herbs, my lips, face, nose and throat swelled. I took benadryl to stop the reaction. Any ideas for what to try next?
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