| Do no harm: avoidance of herbal medicines during pregnancy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15863553 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Herbal medicines are regarded by the public and some health care providers as gentle and safe, but there is no scientific basis for that belief. The active ingredients of plant extracts are chemicals that are similar to those in purified medications, and they have the same potential to cause serious adverse effects. This commentary summarizes recent data on the poor quality control and toxicity of herbal remedies and on the pharmacologic activities of ginger, which is used for treatment of morning sickness. There are no rigorous scientific studies of the safety of dietary supplements during pregnancy, and the Teratology Society has stated that it should not be assumed that they are safe for the embryo or fetus. Obstetricians should advise women not to expose their fetuses to the risks of herbal medicines. |
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Authors:
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Donald M Marcus; Wayne R Snodgrass |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 105 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2005 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-05-02 Completed Date: 2005-06-30 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1119-22 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. dmarcus@bcm.tmc.edu |
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Female Fetal Diseases / prevention & control* Gestational Age Herbal Medicine Humans Patient Compliance Patient Education as Topic Phytotherapy / adverse effects*, methods Plant Extracts / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Plants, Medicinal / adverse effects* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control* Prognosis Risk Assessment |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Plant Extracts |
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Comment In:
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Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Aug;106(2):409-10; author reply 410-1
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16055599
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