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"International Journal of Herbal Medicine"
Volume 2, Issue 5
Use of herbal preparations among parturient women: Is there enough evidence - A review of literature
Author(s): Shanthi Ramasubramaniam, Lakshmi Renganathan, Vijayalakshmi G, Ma.Visitacion Mallo-Banatao
Abstract:There is evidence that more and more women use herbs and or its preparations during labor. This
paper reviewed the commonly used herbs / herbal preparations among
parturient women and investigated if enough evidence is available on
the safety and efficacy of using herbs during labor. A review of
articles published between January 1997-2014 June was carried out. The
electronic data bases were searched and nine studies were identified
potentially relevant. All the nine studies reviewed showed that
raspberry either in the form of leaves or tablets was the most common
herb used in western countries. Caulophyllum was the next common herb
used. All the herbs were used either for the purpose of tonning the
uterine muscles or stimulate uterine contractions. The studies also
reported no adverse effects were reported while using the herbal
preparations. The use of herbs during labor had been found to be
benefitting women and easing labor process without any side effects to
mother and baby. Clinical trials are lacking to prove the safety and
effectiveness of herbal use during labor.
