Herbal medicine Benefits and risks of herbal products in pregnancy

Herbs that are useful during pregnancy

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)

is mainly used for treatment of premenstrual syndrome, mastodynia, and menstrual abnormalities

Ginger (Zingeber officinale)

It is used to treat morning sickness, but be cautious that in large doses it may cause miscarriage

Herbs that are harmful during pregnancy

Cinchona bark

It cannot be used during pregnancy as it contains many alkaloids which are harmful during pregnancy.

Ephedra

It acts as stimulant and increase blood pressure so its prohibited during pregnancy

every pregnant woman should take care before taking any herb.

She must ask her health care provider about each medication before use.

She must be aware of the risk/benefit ratio of each drug

Finally, each pregnant woman should think hundred times before administering any drug.

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