DO HERBS CAUSE TOXIC REACTIONS?

Taken in proper dosage and in relation to the symptoms and disease, they do not generally cause unexpected toxic effects.
Modern techniques take out the active principles, mostly the alkaloids, from the herbs and make use of them only. Is it a correct procedure?
In the herbs, different medicinal properties are located in all its parts. When a herbal preparation is taken, the different medicinal properties get released in the body in a well balanced manner, keeping in view the well being of the whole body.
On the other hand, when a separated alkaloid or other active principle is taken as in done in case of modern medicines, it plays a useful role in one part or tissue of the body, without any regard to what happens to the rest of the body.
INDIAN GOOSEBERRY, AMLA, CONTAINS A LOT OF VITAMIN C. CAN VITAMIN C REPLACE ITS USE?
Absolutely not. Thought amla contains in it a large quantity of Vitamin C, yet it also contains many other health giving elements, viz. other vitamins, minerals, enzymes, which are very useful to the body. So Vitamin C cannot replace the use of amla.
Can the herbs listed in this book under each symptom be combined with others in the same list for better results?
This can be done provided your understanding of the symptoms and the herbs is sufficient to make a combination. The idea of giving details of each herb under a separate section is to equip you with the right knowledge so that if necessary, you can make such a combination.
Do the same herbal preparations issued or manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies have the same compositions?
No, this is not always so. The same herb differs in composition depending upon the region, the climate, the season, etc. whether collected from the upper or lower part of the plant, the first, second or third picking. Since these are natural products, they may differ slightly in the various combinations. Slight various combinations. Slight variations in composition do not affect efficacy.
Where should one store herbal medicines be stored?
Herbal medicines should be stored in a cool place, preferably out of direct sunlight. As with all medicines, keep them out of the reach of children.