Here is a list of herbs you may wish to avoid during pregnancy and when breast-feeding. We have briefly listed the effects that these herbs may have on the body.

Reference: Botanical Research and Education Institute.

Apothecary Herbs, Inc. in no way guarantees this list to be complete. The information contained herein should not be misconstrued as therapeutic recommendations for any disease or symptom. It is not intended to provide medical advice, which should be provided by a licensed medical physician.

Please consult your licensed medical physician before using any botanical product.

Herbs to avoid when pregnant:

• Barberry - involves liver function
• Black Cohosh - (not in the first 7 months) contractions of the uterus
• Black Walnut Hulls - for fungus, affects mucous membranes
• Blueberry - affects pancreas function and sugar levels
• Blue Cohosh - (not in the first 7 months) *facilitates contraction of the uterus
• Catnip - encourages extreme exodus of liquids
• Chaparral - affects autoimmune function
• Dong Quai - affects female hormones
• Ephedra - affects circulation & respiratory system
• Golden Seal - affects mucous membranes
• Gravel Root - affects kidneys and bladder
• Juniper Berries - affects bladder, kidneys & urinary track
• Licorice - affects adrenal glands
• Lobelia - affects respiratory system
• Motherwort - reduces water retention
• Myrrh - affects white cell blood count
• Osha - affects immune system
• Pennyroyal - encourages menstrual bleeding
• Pleurisy Root - encourages vomiting
• Shepherd’s Purse - affects uterus
• Turmeric - affects gall bladder, liver & soft muscle
• Uva Ursi - affects hormones, uterus, kidney, and bladder
• Vitex - affects hormones & stimulates milk production in nursing mothers
• Yarrow - encourages extreme exodus of fluids
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Herbs to avoid during breast-feeding:

• Black Cohosh - contractions of the uterus
• Ephedra - affects circulation & respiratory system
• Gravel Root - affects kidneys and bladder
• Kava kava - affects central nervous system
• Licorice - affects adrenal glands
• test - test

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