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This is a partial list of herbs and herbal treatments with known or suspected adverse effects, either alone or in interaction with other herbs or drugs.Non-inclusion of an herb in this list does not imply that it is free of adverse effects.
Check your spice cabinet. A new investigation by Consumer Reports found that 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice blends contained high levels of lead, posing potential health risks to ...
They have been marketed as herbal incense, or "herbal smoking blends", [6] and sold under common names such as K2, spice, [8] and synthetic marijuana. [5] They are often labeled "not for human consumption" for liability defense. [ 8 ]
Grinding a spice greatly increases its surface area and so increases the rates of oxidation and evaporation. Thus, the flavor is maximized by storing a spice whole and grinding when needed. The shelf life of a whole dry spice is roughly two years; of a ground spice roughly six months. [29] The "flavor life" of a ground spice can be much shorter.
The stunt can be dangerous, as there is a risk of gagging or choking on the cinnamon, especially if it forms a clump and clogs one's airways.Accidental inhalation of cinnamon can seriously damage the lungs [3] by causing inflammation and leading to infection. [9]
Nutmeg is the spice made by grinding the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) into powder.The spice has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm, slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog.
Many plants, such as peanuts, produce compounds that are only dangerous to people who have developed an allergic reaction to them, and with a few exceptions, those plants are not included here (see list of allergens instead). Despite the wide variety of plants considered poisonous, human fatalities caused by poisonous plants – especially ...
compounds in "Spice" or "Incense" have also been found and have been found to cause psychosis in some people. [ 67 ] [ 68 ] [ 69 ] Mephedrone and related amphetamine-like drugs sold as " bath salts " or "plant food".