Safety Information

At Rooted Grace Wellness, your safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. While our herbal teas are crafted with care using high-quality organic ingredients, certain herbs may not be appropriate for everyone.

Please review the safety information below and consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER 

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you are allergic or have sensitivities to any of the ingredients in our teas, do not consume.

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WHEN TO CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

Please consult your healthcare provider before using our teas if you:

- Are pregnant or nursing 
- Have a diagnosed medical condition
- Are taking prescription medications
- Have scheduled surgery (stop herbal teas 2 weeks before surgery)
- Have known allergies to plants in the daisy/ragweed family
- Are under 18 years of age
- Experience any adverse reactions

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 TEA-SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION

TROPICAL GRACE - Feel Good ✓
Generally recognized as safe for most people. Those with low blood pressure should monitor their response, as hibiscus may have a mild blood pressure-lowering effect.

REVIVE - Happy Tummy ✓
Generally recognized as safe for most people. If you're scheduled for surgery, consult your healthcare provider, as ginger may have mild blood-thinning effects.

STILL - Good Night ⚠️
This blend contains valerian root and other relaxing herbs. Not recommended during pregnancy. If you're taking sedative medications (sleeping pills, anxiety medications), consult your healthcare provider before use. Do not use before driving or operating machinery if you're sensitive to sedative herbs. Avoid use 2 weeks before scheduled surgery.

SOOTHE - Body Comfort ⚠️
This blend contains turmeric and ginger, which have blood-thinning properties. Consult your healthcare provider if you're pregnant, nursing, taking blood-thinning medications (warfarin, aspirin, etc.), or scheduled for surgery within 2 weeks. Those with gallbladder issues should consult a healthcare provider before use.

RENEW - Stay Healthy ⚠️
This blend contains echinacea, which stimulates the immune system. Not recommended during pregnancy. Those with autoimmune conditions (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, etc.) should avoid this tea or consult their healthcare provider. If you have ragweed allergies, use caution as echinacea is in the same plant family.

RISE - Good Morning ⚠️⚠️ 
This blend contains caffeine (~35-45mg per cup) and ginseng. Not recommended during pregnancy or for those with caffeine sensitivity. Those with high blood pressure should consult their healthcare provider, as ginseng may raise blood pressure. If you're taking blood-thinning medications or scheduled for surgery within 2 weeks, consult your healthcare provider. Not recommended in the evening as it may interfere with sleep.

EASE - De-Stressor & Emotional Balance ⚠️⚠️ 
This blend contains valerian root and other calming herbs. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. If you're taking sedative medications, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety medications, consult your healthcare provider before use. Do not use before driving or operating machinery. Avoid use 2 weeks before scheduled surgery, as valerian may interact with anesthesia.

BALANCED BLOOM - Menstrual Support ⚠️⚠️
This blend contains herbs traditionally used for menstrual support. Not recommended during the first or second trimester of pregnancy, as raspberry leaf and cramp bark may affect the uterus. Generally considered safe in the third trimester under healthcare provider guidance. Those with kidney conditions should consult their healthcare provider due to the presence of nettle leaf.

PERI PEACE - Perimenopause Support ⚠️⚠️⚠️
This blend contains herbs that affect hormones, including red clover and shatavari. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. Not recommended for those with hormone-sensitive conditions including breast cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or ovarian cancer. If you're taking hormone medications (birth control, hormone replacement therapy, thyroid medications), consult your healthcare provider. Those with blood clotting disorders should consult their healthcare provider due to the presence of red clover.

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COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS

BLOOD THINNERS (Warfarin, aspirin, etc.)
Use caution with: Rise, Soothe, Revive (contain ginseng, turmeric, ginger)

SEDATIVE MEDICATIONS (Sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications) 
Use caution with: Still, Ease (contain valerian, passionflower, skullcap)

BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS 
Use caution with: Rise (may raise blood pressure), Tropical Grace (may lower blood pressure)

HORMONE MEDICATIONS (Birth control, HRT, thyroid medications)
Use caution with: Peri Peace (contains phytoestrogens)

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS 
Avoid: Renew (contains immune-stimulating echinacea)

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ALLERGEN INFORMATION 

RAGWEED/DAISY FAMILY ALLERGIES 
Use caution with teas containing: Chamomile, Calendula, Echinacea
If you have seasonal allergies to ragweed, you may react to these herbs.

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STORAGE & QUALITY 

- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep pouches sealed when not in use to maintain freshness.
- Use within 12 months of purchase for best quality.
- If you notice any unusual odor, color, or mold, do not use.

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QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

If you have questions about whether our teas are right for you, please consult your healthcare provider. We're herbalists, not doctors, and cannot provide medical advice. 

For general product questions, contact us at hello@rootedgracewellness.com. 

Thank you for choosing Rooted Grace Wellness!