There are a lot of herbs that I have found in my research that pregnant women would do well to stay away from during the entire nine months of pregnancy. In this blog, I will list the herbs that affect hormone levels

AUTUMN CROCUS birth defects and Down's Syndrome.

BASIL may increase rick of birth defects

BETEL NUT causes birth defects

BITTER ORANGE PEEL birth defects

BORAGE OIL may cause liver damage to the mother and harm to the fetus

BRYONY highly toxic

BUTTERNUT may cause birth defects

CABBAGE, COLEWORT can interfere with mental development in the fetus.

CHASTEBERRY can cause hormonal changes and uterine bleeding

COFFEE low birth weigh, birth defects

COLOMBO paralysis and uterine contractions

COMFREY may cause liver complications in pregnant women and their growing baby. Toxic for the baby.

ECHINACEA may trigger autoimmune disorders

GINSENG alters hormonal balance

HORSETAIL may interfere with metabolism of B vitamins

JABORANDI This herb is toxic, may cause birth defects.

KAVA KAVA this herb is toxic; may cause birth defects and miscarriage

KOLA NUT low birth weigh, birth defects

LEMON BALM external use is safe; internal use may lead to altered hormone balance and uterine bleeding

LICORICE ROOT not the candy. High blood pressure in pregnant women and harm to the baby.

LIVERWORT sever gastrointestinal irritation and should not be used during pregnancy

MADASGASCAR PERIWINKLE birth defects

MATE' low birth weight, birth defects

MUGWORT birth defects

PENNY ROYAL LEAF birth defects

UVA URSI may hinder the blood flow to the mother's uterus.

SAW PALMETTO decreases the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the pregnant mother's body. If the women is having a little boy, DHT is very important for development of his genitals. If a girl, it has anti estrogenic effects that will affect the pregnant women.

SEA BUCKTHORN birth defects

SENNA (Cassia spp) birth defects

SPEEDWELL may cause miscarriage and birth defects.

Avoid the pits of APRICOT, PEACH, CHERRY they contain cyanide.