Good Hope Botanicals is a wholesaler of raw material. All products are sold for further manufacturing and processing. Should you have any questions regarding safety in use, please consult a qualified health professional. We have incorporated AHPA (American Herbal Products Association) safety guidelines as per the Botanical Safety Handbook. We encourage you to purchase your own copy by contacting the American Botanical Council at 512-926-4900.

   AHPA Botanical Safety Guidelines

Safety Class Key:

G: Generally recognized as safe in accordance with FDA Gras List.

GF: Generally recognized as safe for flavoring in accordance with FDS Gras
List.

1: Herbs which can be safely consumed when used appropriately in accordance
with AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook.

2A: For external use only (AHPA)

2B: Not to be used during pregnancy (AHPA)

2C: Not to be used while nursing (AHPA)

2D: Other specific use restrictions apply as noted in AHPA Botanical Safety
Guidelines (click on link to download)

2E: Not for long term therapeutic use, do not exceed recommended dose
(AHPA)

3: To be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the
appropriate use of this substance (AHPA)

4: Herb for which insufficient data are available for classification (AHPA)

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