Contraindications

1) Do not use where there is intestinal obstruction, due to the increased peristalsis from the anthraquinones. E.
2) Do not use during pregnancy due to anthroquinones, which may stimulate uterine contractions. S., and have mutagenic genotoxic properties.
3) Do not use with nursing mothers, as the anthroquinones may be partly excreted via the milk, with both laxative and genotoxic effects.
4) Avoid with intestinal inflammatory diseases due to the possible irritation of the mucosa. E
5) Do not use with children under the age of 12 due to the loss of water and electrolytes.
6) Do not use for more that 10 days due to the loss of water and electrolytes.
7) Avoid where there is abdominal pain of unknown origin which may rupture due to increased peristalsis.
8) Extended use of this herb alongside cardio glycosides may potentiate their action with possible serum loss.
9) Extended use of this herb alongside the use of thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids or liquorice root may induce potassium deficiency.

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