Blue Flag
© Martin WallSide Effects
Blue flag can cause nausea, vomiting, and loose stools if too much is taken.5 People should not exceed the recommended amounts. Fresh rhizome should only be applied topically and never taken internally, since it can irritate the mouth6 and is much more likely to cause nausea and diarrhea. Blue flag should only be taken on the advice of a physician or herbalist trained in its use. Blue flag is unsafe for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding. People should not give blue flag to children.
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