general question need answer asap

[onkarb]

hi there i have not posted in while as i have not needed too but my question tonight is if drinking 2 glasses of hibiscus tea will do any kinda harm to me i have no anxiety right now but im just curious please if any one can give me any answer that would be great thank you

[Paxiled]

Hibiscus tea is pretty harmless, mostly used for its nutrients and taste, not so much for medicinal purposes.  Tea is also not very potent, not as potent as a tincture, and less potent by far than a standardized extract.  Is good for colds and coughs, but again, mostly for flavor and calming.  Any problems that a herb would have would come with overuse or constant use, not just one occasion, unless, of course, you're drinking toadstools.  Iladvocate is right, though, if you were taking medication of any kind, it's good to check whether herbs are doing the same thing, which would intensify the medication, or do something contrary, which would defeat the purpose.  Psychiatrists and doctors are mostly clueless about herbs, and oppose them on ideological grounds (they are economic competition, after all), so it's best to consult books, herbalists (real ones, not, for example, some chiropractor), or naturopaths.  A good general book to have around are the books on herbs and nutrients, Prescription for Nutritional Healing and Prescription for Herbal Healing, written by a physician and his wife, a practitioner of natural healing.

[onkarb]

im not on any meds or see a physc i am seeing on thursaday though

[ILADVOCATE]

On the web it says it can lower blood pressure but those claims can be specious sometimes. However, if it does that then it might interact with medications. Why not ask your psychiatrist? There are many natural remedies that appear harmless but can have side effects or drug interactions. I would be careful. I was allowed to take a common natural remedy by my provider (won't detail as to not give people ideas) for my physical disability and as it lowers the amount of platelets it caused bleeding episodes and I had to stop it asap. I was informed not to take it with asprin or it could be fatal. But I found out beforehand. Ask your psychiatrist or if not at least the pharmacist. Its really hard to tell. People can get severe allergic reactions from rose hip tea. Too much of this is under regulated. Best to get an informed answer first.