Influence of Arnebia/Lithospermum on Pregnancy

October 31, 2007

On pages 494-496 of issue #5, 2007 of Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao

(Academic Journal of Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine), Lin Zi-fei

et al. published an article titled " Influence of Lithospermum on

Pregnancy. " In this article, they state that Zi Cao can lower levels

of FSH and LH in blood serum and inhibit ovulation, thus causing

infertility. Due to this med's effect of also lowering chorionic

gonadotropin, restraining the development of the corpus luteum, and

interfering with the growth of the uterus, this med has been confirmed

as an effective abortifacient. Therefore, Zi Cao should not be used

during pregnancy unless an abortion is desired.

October 31, 2007

, " Bob Flaws "

<pemachophel2001 wrote:

>

> On pages 494-496 of issue #5, 2007 of Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao

> (Academic Journal of Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine), Lin Zi-fei

> et al. published an article titled " Influence of Lithospermum on

> Pregnancy. " In this article, they state that Zi Cao can lower levels

> of FSH and LH in blood serum and inhibit ovulation, thus causing

> infertility. Due to this med's effect of also lowering chorionic

> gonadotropin, restraining the development of the corpus luteum, and

> interfering with the growth of the uterus, this med has been confirmed

> as an effective abortifacient. Therefore, Zi Cao should not be used

> during pregnancy unless an abortion is desired.

Thanks for sharing. I noticed that zi cao is contraindicated in

pregnancy, but I'd never seen any good sources beyond an extremely

dated 1964 study that reported 82.4% efficacy when using zi cao orally

as a female contraceptive. I always wondered whether recent research

supported those initial findings.

Eric

October 31, 2007

I am curious to know whether this includes topical use, as Zi Cao is a major

ingredient in

many eczema creams and ointments. As in Zi Cao Shui Gao. I see many pregnant

women

who suffer with eczema and often wonder about topically applied products.

Any ideas?

Trevor

, " Eric Brand " <smilinglotus

wrote:

>

> , " Bob Flaws "

> <pemachophel2001@> wrote:

> >

> > On pages 494-496 of issue #5, 2007 of Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao

> > (Academic Journal of Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine), Lin Zi-fei

> > et al. published an article titled " Influence of Lithospermum on

> > Pregnancy. " In this article, they state that Zi Cao can lower levels

> > of FSH and LH in blood serum and inhibit ovulation, thus causing

> > infertility. Due to this med's effect of also lowering chorionic

> > gonadotropin, restraining the development of the corpus luteum, and

> > interfering with the growth of the uterus, this med has been confirmed

> > as an effective abortifacient. Therefore, Zi Cao should not be used

> > during pregnancy unless an abortion is desired.

>

> Thanks for sharing. I noticed that zi cao is contraindicated in

> pregnancy, but I'd never seen any good sources beyond an extremely

> dated 1964 study that reported 82.4% efficacy when using zi cao orally

> as a female contraceptive. I always wondered whether recent research

> supported those initial findings.

>

> Eric

>

November 1, 2007

Trevor,

you raise an excellent question. I too wish I knew the answer. But until we

know, it is prudent to completely avoid zi cao products. The skin is

incredibly absorbent. I am thinking of the recent, very tragic case of a 13

year old girl who died of methyl salicylate toxicity from using Ben gay.

C

Cara O. Frank, R.OM, Dipl Ac & Ch.H.

Six Fishes Healing Arts &

President China Herb Company of the Chinese Herb Program

Tai Sophia Institute of the Healing Arts

215-772-0770

Trevor Erikson <trevor_erikson

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:50:39 +0000

Re: Influence of Arnebia/Lithospermum on Pregnancy