Natural Paths
Herbs Contraindicated
During Pregnancies 
Greetings!
The Following Herbs Should Not Be Used During Pregnancy/Gestation or Lactation.*
*without consultation with a health care practitioner
 
BALMONY
BARBERRY
BLACK COHOSH
BLADDERWRACK
BLACK WALNUT (this one never for horses!)
BLUE VERVAIN
BLESSED THISTLE
BONESET
BORAGE
BUCHU
BUCK BEAN
CATNIP
CHAMMOMILE
COLTSFOOT
COMFREY
CUCKOO FLOWER
DAMIANA
DONG QUAI
EPHEDRA
FEVER FEW
GOLDENSEAL
GUARANA
HERB ROBERT
HOREHOUND
HORSE CHESTNUT
HYSSOP
LICORICE
LOBELIA
MOTHERWORT
MUGWORT
MYRRH
OREGON GRAPE ROOT
OSHA ROOT!!
PENNY ROYAL
PRICKLY ASH
RED ROOT
RED CLOVER
RUE
SAFFLOWER
SHEPHERDS PURSE
STONECROP
TANSEY
TARRAGON
UVA URSI
VERVAIN
WILD YAM
WOOD SAGE
YARROW (is used after delivery to check bleeding)
YELLOW DOCK
This is, by no means, a complete list - but covers some of the common herbs that are potentially dangerous during pregnancy. Consult with an herbalist or practitioner about any herb you are considering for a pregnant being.
 
 
Katharine Chrisley
Natural Paths
P O Box 1882
Mesilla Park, New Mexico 88047