Guest guest Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I know it's not CM, but does anyone know if damiana can be safely used during pregnancy? It is used for fertility but when I do a google search some say it has been used to induce abortion in the past. Others say that it has not been studied for pregnancy. Anyone have experience? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Depends I guess why it is being used and the dosage...that said Avia Rhomm considers it to be not recommended because of its cyanogenic constituents and to be avoided during pregnancy and lactation. Be well, Bob Robert Linde, AP, RH Professional Herbalists Training Program Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 901 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33705 www.acuherbals.com 727-551-0857 --- On Mon, 4/19/10, heylaurag <heylaurag wrote: heylaurag <heylaurag Damiana in pregnancy? Chinese Medicine Monday, April 19, 2010, 3:09 PM Â I know it's not CM, but does anyone know if damiana can be safely used during pregnancy? It is used for fertility but when I do a google search some say it has been used to induce abortion in the past. Others say that it has not been studied for pregnancy. Anyone have experience? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Do not use it!!!!! I used to make these amazing Damiana truffles. Yum, gave them away to numerous people with no idea that they caused uterine contractions until I made a batch while pregnant. Needless to say I have a healthy baby but I felt really horrible all day, lots of pain, etc... So I went home and researched it and saw the little known part about it being an abortificant. I wouldn't recommend it. Plus I only ate two tiny truffles. --- On Mon, 4/19/10, heylaurag <heylaurag wrote: heylaurag <heylaurag Damiana in pregnancy? Chinese Medicine Monday, April 19, 2010, 12:09 PM Â I know it's not CM, but does anyone know if damiana can be safely used during pregnancy? It is used for fertility but when I do a google search some say it has been used to induce abortion in the past. Others say that it has not been studied for pregnancy. Anyone have experience? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks for sharing! Well, that's the end of that. If you felt cramping after one dose while pregnant I think its best to avoid it. Chinese Medicine , Petra Buchanan <petrabuchanan wrote: > > Do not use it!!!!! I used to make these amazing Damiana truffles. Yum, gave them away to numerous people with no idea that they caused uterine contractions until I made a batch while pregnant. Needless to say I have a healthy baby but I felt really horrible all day, lots of pain, etc... So I went home and researched it and saw the little known part about it being an abortificant. I wouldn't recommend it. Plus I only ate two tiny truffles. > > --- On Mon, 4/19/10, heylaurag <heylaurag wrote: > > heylaurag <heylaurag > Damiana in pregnancy? > Chinese Medicine > Monday, April 19, 2010, 12:09 PM > Â > > > I know it's not CM, but does anyone know if damiana can be safely used during pregnancy? It is used for fertility but when I do a google search some say it has been used to induce abortion in the past. Others say that it has not been studied for pregnancy. Anyone have experience? > > > > Laura > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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