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Is wormwood safe during pregnancy?

Best avoided

Avoid these botanicals in pregnancy

Several botanicals are traditionally abortifacient or uterotonic and are advised against in pregnancy: pennyroyal, blue/black cohosh, dong quai, mugwort, tansy, wormwood, saw palmetto, goldenseal.

Safer options: only provider-approved pregnancy-safe herbs

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Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule

Confidence: Medium

  • Several botanicals are traditionally abortifacient or uterotonic and are advised against in pregnancy: pennyroyal, blue/black cohosh, dong quai, mugwort, tansy, wormwood, saw palmetto, goldenseal.

NIH/NCCIH — herbs in pregnancy; obstetric toxicology references

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Informational only — not medical advice. Guidance can vary by trimester and individual health; confirm with your provider.

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