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Lupus & Herbs: A Guide to Safe Plant Use
People with lupus should avoid these herbs:
- Echinacea: Stimulates immune system, may worsen lupus.
- Garlic: Blood-thinning; interacts with lupus meds.
- Ginkgo biloba: Increases bleeding risk; drug interactions.
- Ginseng: Immune stimulation; may exacerbate lupus.
- Green tea: Caffeine can worsen symptoms.
- Licorice root: Water retention, hypertension.
- St. John's wort: Drug interactions; side effects (nausea, dizziness, headache).
List not exhaustive. Always consult your doctor before taking herbs/supplements.
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