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Introduction
This page introduces the possible effects of maternal use of herbal drugs (therapeutic chemicals/agents) on development. In some cases these drugs are "prescribed" to treat pre-existing or pregnancy related maternal medical conditions. In all cases, a discussion with a medical practioner should be had prior to any reproductive decision.
The following herbal drugs have been used for a number of different maternal conditions: Ginkgo Biloba, Kava (Piper methysticum), St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata), Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). In some cases very little is known about the potential teratogenic effects of these drugs. Furthermore, care should be made when comparing evaluation of drugs in different species.[1]
The National Center Complementary and Alternative Medicine (USA) provides excellent summary information sheets on many of the commonly used herbal treatments, though many of these information sheets do not include information about herbal drug use during pregnancy. This current page gives some examples of herbs which may impact on development, for further information see NIH - Herbs at a Glance PDF.
Educational Use Only - Embryology is an educational resource for learning concepts in embryological development, no clinical information is provided and content should not be used for any other purpose. |
Some Recent Findings
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Black Cohosh
Cat’s Claw
Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis) should be avoided because of its past use for preventing and aborting pregnancy. |
Chasteberry
Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus, chaste-tree berry, vitex, monk’s pepper) is the fruit of the chaste tree. This herb may affect certain hormone levels, women who are pregnant or taking birth control pills or who have a hormone-sensitive condition (such as breast cancer) should not use chasteberry.
Ephedra
Fenugreek
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a legume plant who's seeds are commonly as a food spice. It was used historically for inducing childbirth.
Feverfew
Ginkgo Biloba
Goldenseal
Licorice Root
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, gan zao (Chinese licorice)) contains a compound called glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic acid) and consuming large amounts of licorice as food may alter cortisol and related steroid drug levels, as well as increase the risk of preterm labor.
Red Clover
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a legume and contains phytoestrogens, compounds that are similar to the female hormone estrogen. |
St. John's Wort
Yohimbe
Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe ) is derived from the bark of a tall evergreen tree native to western Africa. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take yohimbe.
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References
- ↑ <pubmed>3104022</pubmed>| PMC1474298
- ↑ <pubmed>21453474</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>20437472</pubmed>
Reviews
- Saunders EJ, Saunders JA. Drug therapy in pregnancy: the lessons of diethylstilbestrol, thalidomide, and bendectin. Health Care Women Int. 1990;11(4):423-32.
Articles
- McBride WG. Prescription drugs in the first trimester and congenital malformations. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 1992 Nov;32(4):386.
Search Pubmed
June 2010 "herbal drugs in pregnancy" All (395) Review (50) Free Full Text (30)
Search Pubmed: herbal drugs in pregnancy | herbal drug teratogen
External Links
- National Center Complementary and Alternative Medicine (USA)
- NIH - Herbs at a Glance PDF
- United Nations International Drug Control Programme
- Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
- Centre for Education and Information on Drugs and Alcohol (CEIDA) (Australia)
- Child Health and Safety (Australia)
- NIDA (USA)- Consequences of Prenatal Drug Exposure
- Australian Medicines Handbook (no electronic version yet)
- Australian Congenital Anomalies Monitoring System (ACAMS)
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
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