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Herbal medicine
Benefits and risks of herbal products in
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
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.
Herbal medicine

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Herbal medicine

  • 1. Herbal medicine Benefits and risks of herbal products in pregnancy
  • 2.
  • 3. Chaste tree (Vitex agnus- castus) is mainly used for treatment of premenstrual syndrome, mastodynia, and menstrual abnormalities
  • 4. Ginger (Zingeber officinale) It is used to treat morning sickness, but be cautious that in large doses it may cause miscarriage
  • 5.
  • 6. Cinchona bark It cannot be used during pregnancy as it contains many alkaloids which are harmful during pregnancy.
  • 7. Ephedra It acts as stimulant and increase blood pressure so its prohibited during pregnancy
  • 8.  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.