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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Beau-Health Tea. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
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There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of Asian water plantain.
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Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Beau-Health Tea. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when aloe gel is used topically and appropriately. Aloe gel-containing formulations have been safely applied in clinical trials (101,11982,12096,12098,12159,12160,12163,12164,17418)(90123,90124,90127,90128,90129,90131,97320,98816,103305). When included in topical cosmetics, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded that aloe-derived anthraquinone levels should not exceed 50 ppm (90122).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when aloe gel is used orally and appropriately, short-term. Aloe gel has been safely used in a dose of 15 mL daily for up to 42 days or 100 mL of a 50% solution twice daily for up to 4 weeks (11984,12164). Also, a specific aloe gel complex (Aloe QDM complex, Univera Inc.) has been safely used at a dose of approximately 600 mg daily for up to 8 weeks (90121). ...when aloe extract is used orally and appropriately, short-term. Aloe extract has been used with apparent safety in a dose of 500 mg daily for one month (101579). Also, an aloe extract enriched in aloe sterols has been used with apparent safety in a dose of 500 mg daily for 12 weeks (101577).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when aloe latex is used orally. There is some evidence that anthraquinones in aloe latex are carcinogenic or promote tumor growth, although data are conflicting (6138,16387,16388,91596,91597). In 2002, the US FDA banned the use of aloe latex in laxative products due to the lack of safety data (8229). ...when aloe whole-leaf extract is used orally. Aloe whole-leaf extract that has not been filtered over charcoal still contains anthraquinones. This type of aloe whole-leaf extract is referred to as being "nondecolorized". The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified this type of aloe whole-leaf extract as a possible human carcinogen (91598,91908). Although filtering aloe whole-leaf extract over charcoal removes the anthraquinones, some animal research suggests that this filtered extract, which is referred to as being "decolorized", may still cause gene mutations (91598). This suggests that constituents besides anthraquinones may be responsible for the carcinogenicity of aloe whole-leaf extract. It should be noted that commercial products that contain aloe whole-leaf extract may be labeled as containing "whole leaf Aloe vera juice" or "aloe juice" (91908).
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when aloe latex is used orally in high doses. Ingesting aloe latex 1 gram daily for several days can cause nephritis, acute kidney failure, and death (8,8961).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when aloe gel is used topically and appropriately.
Aloe gel-containing formulations have been safely applied in clinical trials (90124,90131).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when aloe latex and aloe whole leaf extracts are used orally in children.
Children younger than 12 years may experience abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea (4).
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Anthraquinones present in aloe latex and aloe whole leaf extracts have irritant, cathartic, and possible mutagenic effects (4,16387,16388,90122). There are also anecdotal reports and evidence from animal research that anthraquinones or aloe whole leaf extracts might induce abortion and stimulate menstruation; avoid using (4,8,19,90122).
LACTATION: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when aloe preparations are used orally.
Cathartic and mutagenic anthraquinones present in aloe latex and aloe whole leaf extracts might pass into milk; avoid using (4,19).
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term. American ginseng 100-3000 mg daily has been safely used for up to 12 weeks (1018,4225,4236,6461,9732,14804,19552,22367,22368)(22369,22370). Single doses up to 10 grams have also been safely used (6461,89404). A specific American ginseng extract called CVT-E002 (Cold-FX, Afexa Life Sciences) has also been used safely for up to 64 months (11351,13192,14345,91275).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately, short-term.
A specific American ginseng extract called CVT-E002 (Cold-FX, Afexa Life Sciences) in doses of 4.5-26 mg daily for 3 days has been used with apparent safety in children aged 3-12 years (22365).
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Ginsenoside Rb1, an active constituent of American ginseng, has teratogenic effects in animal models (10447); avoid using.
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of Asian water plantain.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term. A specific extract of chrysanthemum (GreenCross Wellbeing Corporation) has been used with apparent safety at a dose of 250 mg daily for up to 12 weeks (106308). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of chrysanthemum when used topically.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE. ..when used orally in food amounts. The flowers, seeds, leaves, and rhizomes of lotus are all edible (95261). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of medicinal lotus.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available on the medicinal use of lotus; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term. Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription drug (8424,15429,15431,15442,40086,40088,74535,74545,74548,74562)(74567,74570,74583,74585,74586,74587,74593,74603,74606,74607)(74609,74613,74615,74624,74636,74639,74644,74650,74653,92711)(92712).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used orally long-term or in high doses. Long-term, frequent use, or use of high doses has been linked to serious side effects including laxative dependence and liver toxicity (13057,13095).
CHILDREN: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately, short-term.
Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription drug for use in children 2 years and older. (15429,15434,15435).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally long-term or in high doses.
Long-term, frequent use, or use of high doses has been linked to serious side effects including laxative dependence and liver toxicity (13057,13095,105956).
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately, short-term (15429,24480).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE...when used orally long-term or in high doses. Long-term, frequent use, or use of high doses has been linked to serious side effects including laxative dependence and liver toxicity (13057,13095).
LACTATION: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately, short term.
Although small amounts of constituents of senna cross into breast milk, senna has been taken while breast-feeding with apparent safety. Senna does not cause changes in the frequency or consistency of infants' stools. (6026,15429,15436,15437,24482,24484,24485,24486,24487,74545).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Beau-Health Tea. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
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In vitro research shows that aloe gel can inhibit platelet aggregation. This inhibition was greater than that seen with celecoxib, but less than that seen with aspirin (105501).
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Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
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Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
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Overuse of aloe latex can increase the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion. Overuse of aloe, along with cardiac glycoside drugs, can increase the risk of toxicity (19).
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Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
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Overuse of aloe latex might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalemia (19).
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Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives.
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Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
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Aloe latex has stimulant laxative effects. In some people aloe latex can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of aloe vera.
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Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
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Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
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There is one case report of insomnia, headache, and tremors when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine (Nardil), an MAOI (617). There is also one case report of hypomania when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine (618). Theoretically, American ginseng may interfere with MAOI therapy.
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American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
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Theoretically, concurrent use of lotus with other antiplatelet drugs might reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of bleeding.
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Theoretically, lotus might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Animal research shows that the ethanolic extract of lotus reduces blood glucose levels and potentiates the effects of injected insulin (60053). Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
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Theoretically, taking lotus concomitantly with pentobarbital might increase sedation.
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Animal research shows that lotus extract increases pentobarbitone-induced sleeping time (60051). It is not known if this occurs in humans or if this effect occurs with other barbiturates or sedatives.
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Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with digoxin.
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Overuse/abuse of senna increases the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion (15425).
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Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
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Overuse of senna might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss and increase the risk for hypokalemia (15425).
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Theoretically, taking senna may interfere with the absorption of exogenous estrogens.
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Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
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Theoretically, excessive use of senna might increase the effects of warfarin.
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Senna has stimulant laxative effects and can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. In one case report, excessive use of senna for 3 weeks resulted in diarrhea, bloody stools, and an elevated INR of 11.9 (16530).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Beau-Health Tea. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally and topically, aloe products are generally well tolerated when used in typical doses.
However, oral aloe latex is associated with a greater risk of adverse effects, especially when used in high doses or long-term.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Aloe latex may cause abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea.
Topically: Burning, erythema, and itching. Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Aloe latex is associated with serious adverse effects when taken in high doses or long-term. Cases of acute hepatitis due to a hypersensitivity reaction to aloe leaf extract has been reported.
Dermatologic ...Topically, aloe gel has occasionally been associated with burning (12164,19741,30697,30706), itching (12164,19741,30697), eczema (90122), erythema (19748,30706,90123), contact dermatitis (12163,12164,30695,30736,30737,30738,30740), popular eruption (30732), and urticaria (30712). Also, a case of generalized nummular and popular dermatitis attributed to hypersensitivity has been reported for a 47-year-old male who used aloe leaf gel, both topically and orally, for 4 years (30740).
Endocrine ...A case of severe hypokalemia has been reported for a male breast cancer patient who was undergoing chemotherapy and using aloe vera 1 liter daily orally for 2 weeks. The hypokalemia was attributed to the cathartic effects of aloe and resolved once aloe use was discontinued (30704).
Gastrointestinal
...Orally, aloe latex can cause abdominal pain and cramps.
Long-term use or abuse of aloe latex can cause diarrhea, sometimes with hypokalemia, albuminuria, hematuria, muscle weakness, weight loss, arrhythmia, and pseudomelanosis coli (pigment spots in intestinal mucosa). Pseudomelanosis coli is believed to be harmless, and usually reverses with discontinuation of aloe. It is not directly associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal adenoma or carcinoma (6138). Orally, aloe gel may cause nausea, stomach cramps, and other gastrointestinal complaints in some patients (104174,111921,111663).
Topically, applying aloe gel in the mouth may cause nausea within 5 minutes of application in some patients (90124).
Hematologic ...A case of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, characterized by abdominal pain, purpura, and severe arthralgia, has been reported in a 52-year-old male who drank aloe juice prepared from four to five leaflets for 10 days prior to symptom development (91598).
Hepatic ...Cases of acute hepatitis have been reported after ingestion of aloe leaf extracts for between 3 weeks and 5 years. This is thought to be a hypersensitivity reaction (15567,15569,16386,17419,90126,91598). A case of acute hepatitis has also been reported for a 45-year-old female who drank two ounces of Euforia juice (Nuverus International), a product containing green tea, noni, goji, and aloe, daily for one month (90125). However, one small clinical trial in healthy individuals shows that taking aloe gel 2 ounces twice daily for 60 days does not impair liver function (104174).
Renal ...Orally, aloe latex can cause hemorrhagic gastritis, nephritis, and acute kidney failure following prolonged use of high doses (1 gram daily or more) (8961).
General ...There is limited information available about the potential adverse effects of Asian water plantain. Orally, it has been used as a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with apparent safety; there have been no reported adverse effects in most patients. However, one case of hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity has been reported with the use of a combination TCM product containing Asian water plantain (99434).
Hepatic ...One case report of drug-induced systemic toxicity, including hepatotoxicity, has occurred in a 59-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B who had taken six doses of a combination product containing Asian water plantain 3 weeks prior to admission. He presented with gum bleed and petechiae, and his admission lab values indicated fulminant liver failure. His condition progressed to include renal failure and eventual death after 4 weeks. It is not clear if Asian water plantain, the other ingredients, or the combination caused this toxicity. However, the authors identified Asian water plantain as the likely causative ingredient based on animal research (99434).
Renal ...One case report of drug-induced systemic toxicity, including nephrotoxicity, has occurred in a 59-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B who had taken six doses of a combination product containing Asian water plantain 3 weeks prior to admission. He initially presented with hepatic failure, which progressed to include renal failure and eventual death after 4 weeks. It is not clear if Asian water plantain, the other ingredients, or the combination caused this toxicity. However, the authors identified Asian water plantain as the likely causative ingredient based on animal research (99434).
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...There is currently a limited amount of information on the adverse effects of chrysanthemum.
A thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Allergic reactions, contact dermatitis, eczema, urticaria.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Topically: Asthma.
Immunologic ...Topically and via occupational exposure, chrysanthemum can cause allergic reactions. Chrysanthemum allergy symptoms can include urticaria, contact dermatitis, eczema, actinic reticuloid photosensitivity dermatitis, pollinosis, rhinoconjunctivitis, and asthma (5552,5554,5556,5557,6958,42842,42845,42849,42859,42867,42893,42872,42873,42874)(42879,42880,42881,42882,42883,42887,42888). There are numerous case reports and studies showing that allergies to Chrysanthemum are very common, with an estimated 60% of Europeans being allergic (19149,42847,42856,42854).
General ...Orally, adverse effects to lotus seem to be rare when taken in medicinal amounts; however, a thorough safety evaluation has not been conducted.
Immunologic ...Orally and topically, lotus root can cause allergic reactions such as urticaria and contact dermatitis. In a case report, a 6-year-old female developed urticaria after ingesting lotus root. She had also developed contact dermatitis on body areas that had been in contact with the lotus root (99738).
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...Orally, senna is generally well-tolerated when used short-term in appropriate doses.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Abdominal pain and discomfort, cramps, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, fecal urgency, and urine discoloration.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Skin eruptions.
Cardiovascular ...Excessive use can cause potassium depletion and other electrolyte abnormalities (15425). In theory, this could cause potentially dangerous changes in heart rhythm. A small decrease in heart rate was seen in one clinical study (74587).
Dermatologic ...In adults, there are rare case reports of skin eruptions associated with senna, including erythema multiforme, fixed drug eruption, lichenoid reaction, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria, photosensitivity, and contact dermatitis (96558). Infants and young children given senna products have experienced contact reactions on the buttocks due to prolonged exposure to stool while wearing a diaper overnight. These reactions range from erythema with small blisters, to large fluid-filled blisters with skin sloughing, as occurs with second degree burns (96559). In a case series of children treated with senna for chronic constipation, burn-like reactions occurred in 2.2%, typically with higher doses (mean 60 mg/day, range 35.2 to 150 mg/day) (96558,96559). These reactions can be avoided by giving senna early in the day, so that bowel movements occur at a time when diapers can be changed quickly (96559).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, senna can cause abdominal pain and discomfort, cramps, bloating, flatulence, nausea, fecal urgency, and diarrhea (15427,15434,15435,15436,15439,15440,15441,105955). Chronic use has also been associated with "cathartic colon," radiographically diagnosed anatomical changes to the colon such as benign narrowing, colonic dilation, and loss of colonic folds (15428). The clinical relevance of these findings is unclear. Chronic use can also cause pseudomelanosis coli (pigment spots in intestinal mucosa) which is harmless, usually reverses with discontinuation, and is not associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal adenoma or carcinoma (6138). The cathartic properties of senna leaf are greater than the fruit (15430). Thus, the American Herbal Products Association only warns against long-term use of senna leaf (12).
Hepatic ...Chronic liver damage, portal vein thrombosis, and hepatitis have been reported following oral use of senna alkaloids, such as in tea made from senna leaves (13057,13095,41431,74560,74564,74584,105956). There is a case report of hepatitis in a female who consumed moderate amounts of senna tea. The patient was a poor metabolizer of cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6). It's thought that moderate doses of senna in this patient led to toxic hepatitis due to the patient's reduced ability to metabolize and eliminate the rhein anthrone metabolites of senna, which are thought to cause systemic toxicity (13057). There is also a case of liver failure, encephalopathy, and renal insufficiency in a female who consumed 1 liter/day of senna tea, prepared from 70 grams of dried senna fruit, over 3 years (13095). In another case report, a 3-year-old female presented with hepatitis that led to pancytopenia after drinking tea made from 2-3 grams dry senna leaves three times or more weekly for over one year (105956).
Immunologic ...In one case report, a 19-year-old male developed anaphylaxis with dyspnea, facial edema, and hives. This reaction was determined to be caused by the senna content in a specific combination product (Delgaxan Plus, Pompadour Ibérica) that the patient ingested (105957).
Musculoskeletal ...Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, finger clubbing, cachexia, and tetany have been reported from excessive oral senna use in humans (15426,74580,74582,74620,74625).
Renal ...Nephrocalcinosis has been reported as a result of oral senna overuse (74582).