Angelica
Barberry
Beth Root
Black Cohosh
Blue Cohosh
Broom
Buchu
Bugleweed
Cat’s Claw
Celery (in large amounts)
Cinnamon (in large amounts)
Dong Quai
Ephedra
Feverfew
Ginger (during the first 4-8 weeks, use in only small amounts thereafter)
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Green Tea (in large amounts)
Horsetail
Hyssop
Juniper
Lady’s Mantle
Licorice
Lobelia
Motherwort
Mugwort
Oregon Grape
Osha root
Passionflower (in high doses)
Pennyroyal (in any form)
Pokeroot
Rhubarb
Rue
Shepherd’s Purse
Southernwood
Wild Yam
Wormwood

This list is a compilation of information and is the opinion of Thalia M. Hufton, CPM.  Some of these herbs may be safely recommended at certain limited times by health care professionals.  Always do your own research and consult with your health care provider before beginning to take any type of supplement.


References:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James and Phyllis Balch;  Avery Publishing Group, 1997.
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed; Ash Tree Publishing, 1986.
Gaia Garden Herbals website, accessed 04/29/08 at http://www.gaiagarden.com/articles/healthnotes/
    hn_herbtoavoidduringpregnancy.php
Babycentre website, accessed 04/29/08 at http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/isitsafeto/herb&drugchart/
The Herbal Encyclopedia website, accessed 04/29/08 at http://www.naturalark.com/herbpreg.html