Table 1 Safety classification of identified herbal medicines
Classification | Description |
|---|---|
Safe to use in pregnancy | Available human evidence suggests the herb can be safely used in pregnancy. |
Use with caution | Available human evidence for the herb is limited so it should not be used without consulting a qualified health care practitioner. |
Potentially harmful to use in pregnancy | Available evidence has shown adverse impacts on pregnancy or fetus following the use of the herb |
Information unavailable | No reference was found regarding use of the herb in pregnancy |