Herbs that induce abortion, or can cause miscarriage in pregnant women and animals. Some of these herbs may be safe in small amounts, but always use an abundance of caution when pregnant. Use in the last trimester to induce labor, under supervised conditions only.
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Aloe |
Aloe vera |
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Aloes was employed by the ancients and was known to the Greeks as early as the forth century B.C. Uses by Dioscorides, Celsus ...
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Anise |
Pimpinella anisum |
Aniseed |
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Anise's phytochemicals, including creosol and alpapinene, are apparent and well-established in preparations to break up congestion, ease coughing, an ...
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Asafoetida |
Ferula asafoetida |
devil's dung, food of the gods, hing, narthex |
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According to ayurvedic medicine, asafoetida is a valuable spice and remedy for nervous disorders, colic, bowel spasms, and for spasmodic coughing. ...
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Ashwagandha |
Withania sonmiferum |
Ashwaganda |
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It is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because,like ginseng, ashwaganda is revered as a non-specific tonic, an adaptogen that is used alo ...
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Bitter Melon |
Momordica charantia |
balsam pear, bitter gourd |
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The gourd-like fruit has a long history as a treatment for diabetes. Bitter melon improves the body's ability to use blood sugar and improves glucose ...
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Black Haw |
Viburnum prunifolum |
Stagbush, sweet viburnum, guelder-rose, water elder, arrowwood |
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Bark :
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Crampbark has a long history of use by Native Americans for gynecologic problems. ...
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Blue Cohosh |
Caulophyllum thalictroide |
sqaw root |
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Blue cohosh is generally used in combination with other herbs, often black cohosh to treat menstrual disorders. ...
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Carrot |
Daucus carota L. |
Wild Carrot; Queen Anne's Lace; Bird's-nest |
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The carrot was well known to the ancients, and is mentioned by Greek and Latin writers under various names, ...
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Dill |
Anethum graveoleus |
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Dill is good for treatment of gas and nausea , especially from sudden changes in diet, or a bad reaction to spicy food. ...
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Goji Berries |
Lycium barbarum |
Lycii berry, Boxberry, Boxthorn, Wolfberry |
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Goji berries are high in the ranks of superfruits, valued for there nutritive and antioxidant properties. ...
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Mugwort |
Artemisia vulgaris |
St. John's Plant |
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Mugwort is a close relative to wormwood , Artemisai absinthium. Sometimes overlooked for more "flashy" herbs in this current day, it is still a favori ...
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Nutmeg |
Myristica fragrans |
Mace |
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Nutmeg provides a warming, activating action, without the potentially irritating effects of other spice oils. ...
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PennyRoyal |
Mentha pulegium |
Penny-Royal |
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Pennyroyal is an important member of the family of mints and is one that can be used safely for its intended purposes, when coupled with common sense, ...
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Rue |
Ruta graveolens L. |
Herb of Grace |
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One of the oldest and garden plants cultivated for medicinal use Rue was valued as a country simple for its ability to ward off toxins and pests ...
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Saw Palmetto |
Sarenoa serrulata |
Sabal Sabal serrulata |
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Saw palmetto berry tea is commonly recommended for benign enlargement of the prostate and to treat chronic urinary tract infections. ...
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Saw Palmetto |
Sarenoa serrulata |
Sabal Sabal serrulata |
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N. America :
Saw palmetto berry tea is commonly recommended for benign enlargement of the prostate and to treat chronic urinary tract infections. ...
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Tansy |
Tanacetum vulgare |
Bitter Buttons |
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The leaves and tops. The plant is cut off close above the root, when first coming into flower in August. :
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Tansy was a popular strewing herb because it's clean, camphorous scent repelled flies and other pests. It is still customary ...
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Thuja |
Thuja occidentalis |
Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar |
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Thuja may also be used in hot compresses and steam baths to ease rheumatism, arthritis, and achy muscles. ...
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Tribulus terrestris L |
Tribulus terrestris, Pedalium Murex L |
Burra Gookeroo, Burra Gokhru |
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Native to India, the role of Tribulus Terrestris in Eastern European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency ...
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Wormwood |
Artemisia absinthium L. |
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Wormwood is used today mainly as a bitter tonic, and in natural pest control. ...
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