Abortifacient
A substance inducing an abortion or miscarriage by stimulating the uterus to contract. These substances should not be used for this purpose, but are noted here primarily due to the danger involved in use during pregnancy. They are extremely dangerous and can cause life threatening situations if used for abortive purposes.
See:
Goldenseal
Tansy
Pennyroyal
References
Culbreth, D.M.R. A Manual of Materia Medica and Pharmacology. Reprinted by Eclectic Med Publications: Portland, OR, 1983.
Moore, M. Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West. Museum of New Mexico Press, Santa Fe, NM. l984.
Hyde, F.F. British Herbal Pharmacopoeia. British Herbal Medicine Assoc: West Yorks, England, 1983.
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