Oh dear, Sue is going to "get on her soapbox" for a minute here.

EVERYONE CONSIDERING HERBAL, ORIENTAL MEDICINE AND SUPPLEMENTS PLEASE READ.

In general, supplements in moderation MAY be okay. But if you are under a doctor's care for any condition, especially if you are taking prescription medications or biologics, or if you regularly use over-the-counter medications like Tylenol or ibuprofen, please be aware that supplements may interact with them, increasing or decreasing their action, or possibly causing reactions ranging from mildly unpleasant to dangerous.

Keep in mind that these substances are not regulated or required to be independently inspected for purity and potency. Many may be packaged in the US, but sourced from countries where there is no oversight. There are frequent articles about the testing of supposed remedies, only to find out the package contains little to none of what is on the label, or that it may contain ingredients not listed, some of which are banned as dangerous.

Please tell your doctor everything that you use, even if you think they might not approve. This includes capsules, teas, tinctures, even regular use of skin creams or gels that contain drugs and herbs.

If you choose to use supplements and herbs, select those that have been subjected to testing and carry either the NSF or USP logo on each container. If you buy from an Oriental Medicine Practitioner, ask them where they source their products and how they insure safety.

All that said, I do use a few select supplements from time to time, but they are listed with all of my medications on each of my patient portals. And I buy certified products only, from companies that specialize in selling them, and know how to handle and store them. This means they are not the cheapest ones on the market.

@lorrainewenn With that in mind, and knowing you have had issues with hemoptysis, are you aware that there is a potential for increased bleeding from lignosis? Does your pulmonologist know you use it?