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Can Gerbancha be used during pregnancy?
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Yes, it can be used to treat morning sickness if properly processed to reduce its toxicity.
Why are purgative herbs contraindicated during pregnancy?
They have a strong downward action that can induce miscarriage.
Why should insects like Choanchier (scorpion) and Wugong (centipede) be avoided during pregnancy?
They are toxic and can be harmful.
Explain why herbs causing uterine contractions are a risk during pregnancy and provide examples.
They can promote labor or cause fetal death in large doses; examples include Chant Way, Tusu, Shanja (Hawthorne Berry).
What toxic element, if overdosed, can cause coma?
Liu Huang (sulfur)
Name two herbs classified as harsh expellents that are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Soy, Bado
Why is it crucial to differentiate between contraindications and cautions in herbology?
Some sources are ambiguous, and distinguishing them correctly is vital for clinical practice and exams.
What resource could a student use to study drug-herb interactions and special cooking instructions for herbs?
Handout with the list of contraindicated herbs, herbs to use with caution, information on 18 incompatible herbs and 19 antagonisms, drug-herb interactions, and special cooking instructions.
What is the common name for Jerfutza and how is it dangerous during pregnancy?
Aconite (Monkshood or Wolf's Bane); all forms are highly toxic.
What type of exam questions might a student encounter regarding herb contraindications during pregnancy?
Case studies rather than direct questions.
What are the three primary reasons herbs might be contraindicated during pregnancy?
Toxicity, Strong invigorating blood action, Strong downward/descending action
What are the three levels of invigorating blood action and their potential risks during pregnancy?
Mild: Harmonize blood. Moderate: Quicken the blood or transform stasis. Strong: Break blood/Break up blood stasis (high risk of miscarriage).
What types of herbs in other categories might also have strong invigorating blood actions that are contraindicated during pregnancy?
Mudon P, Tusu, Pu Huang
Name some herbs with strong downward/descending actions that should be avoided during pregnancy.
Matrician, Shogun, Hu Jiao, Guiaban, Aja, Shushion, Niu Huang
Why are harsh expellents contraindicated during pregnancy?
They drive out water through the large intestine and can have dangerously strong/harsh effects.
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