Do no harm: avoidance of herbal medicines during pregnancy

摘要: Herbal medicines are regarded by the public and some health care providers as gentle safe, but there is no scientific basis for that belief. The active ingredients of plant extracts chemicals similar to those in purified medications, they have same potential cause serious adverse effects. This commentary summarizes recent data on poor quality control toxicity herbal remedies pharmacologic activities ginger, which used treatment morning sickness. There rigorous studies safety dietary supplements during pregnancy, Teratology Society has stated it should not be assumed safe embryo or fetus. Obstetricians advise women expose their fetuses risks medicines.