It's apaling that anyone would consider this plant harmful. It helps millions of people. After 5 back and neck injuries/surgeries, it's the one and Only thing that's helped my pain. None of the pharmaceutical pills pushed by my Drs did anything for me. I lived in pain every min of my life. I couldn't do things I enjoyed. I now have a pain free life thanks to this natural beautiful plant. It helps so many. Just because stupid people misuse it doesn't mean it should be banned! You can potentially hurt yourself with Anything, but they still sell gas glue, butcher knives...ect.. please leave this natural helpful beautiful plant alone! It's beyond ridiculous that your trying to get it banned!