Medicinal plants with teratogenic potential: current considerations

• Published in: Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 427 - 433
• Main Authors: Costa, Kassiane Cristine da Silva, Bezerra, Suzana Barbosa, Norte, Clevanice Moreira, Nunes, Luciana Macatrão Nogueira, Olinda, Tiago Moreira de
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas 01.09.2012; Universidade de São Paulo
• Subjects: Fitoterápicos; Herbal medicines; Medicinal plants; Natural products; PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY; Plantas medicinais; Produtos naturais; Medicinal plants; Plantas medicinais; Natural products; Herbal medicines; Fitoterápicos; Produtos naturais

The aim of this study was to present the implications of the use of herbs during pregnancy, pointing out those that should be avoided during this condition because of their abortifacient and/or teratogenic potential. We carried out searches in the databases ScienceDirect, Scielo and Google Scholar,...