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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. | 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 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. | |||
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. | |||
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Revision as of 16:16, 3 December 2010
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 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.
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.
Some Recent Findings
St. John's Wort
HSTAT St. John's Wort | Appendix II: Side Effects, Adverse Effects, Precautions, and Warnings "The safety of using hypericum during pregnancy or lactation has not been proven so it should be avoided." "St. John's wort induces the CYP 450 3A4 metabolic pathway which is also used by many prescription drugs used to prevent conditions (transplant rejection or pregnancy oral contraceptives), health care providers should alert patients about these potential drug interactions."
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo leaf extract has been used to treat a variety of ailments and conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus (ringing or roaring sounds in the ears).
Extracts are usually taken from the ginkgo leaf and are used to make tablets, capsules, or teas. Occasionally, ginkgo extracts are used in skin products.
References
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
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External Links
- United Nations International Drug Control Programme
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- 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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Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, May 19) Embryology Abnormal Development - Herbal Drugs. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/Abnormal_Development_-_Herbal_Drugs
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