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What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking black haw ()?

Before taking black haw, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have allergies (especially to plants), have any medical condition, or if you take other medicines or other herbal/health supplements. Black haw may not be recommended in some situations.

Do not take black haw without first talking to your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is unknown whether black haw can stimulate breast cancer cell growth.

There is no information available regarding the use of black haw by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without first talking to the child's doctor.

How should I take black haw ()?

The use of black haw in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

If you choose to take black haw, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more reliable dose of the product.

Take the pill forms of black haw with a full glass of water.

To ensure the correct dose, measure the liquid forms of black haw with a dropper or a dose-measuring spoon or cup.

Some forms of black haw can be brewed to form a tea for drinking.

Do not use different formulations (e.g., tablets, liquids, teas, and others) of black haw at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using different formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of black haw.

Store black haw as directed on the package. In general, black haw should be protected from light and moisture.

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