It is shown repeatedly that the general public is largely unaware of important consumer health protection topics, such
as pyrrolizidine alkaloids in teas and honey, or wrongly classifies them as being of no concern, such as food hygiene in private households.
The raw herb
as well
as teas, extracts, and capsules made from the raw herb should not be used because they contain substances called
pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can be toxic to the liver and kidneys and have been linked to cancer.