Bincang2 ttg. obat2an pada ibu hamil, saya sendiri punya pendapat yang agak berbeda. Jika hamil, saya lebih memilih minum obat dari dokter jika memang perlu, dengan pertimbangan dokter yang memberi obat pasti sudah tahu obat2an apa yg. tidak boleh utk. ibu hamil. Sudah diketahui juga apa kira2 efek sampingnya - jika ada. Bila dengan obat tradisional, wah... sumbernya kan hanya pengalaman turun temurun, padahal respon orang per orang tidak selalu sama thp. zat (material) yang sama. Mungkin saja jamu / rempah / resep tradisional itu cocok buat orang lain, tapi buat saya (dan janin) membawa reaksi ? Utk. kondisi sedang tidak hamil, ya... lebih enak buat coba-coba.. paling tidak hanya diri sendiri yang kena efek sampingnya (jika ada), tidak janin yang dikandung...he-he-. Di bawah ini dari mayoclinic.com, ttg. herbs. Sayang saya nggak ketemu artikel ttg. herbs yang ada di indonesia, kira2 apa efek sampingnya. Ada rekan2 yang punya ? Semoga berguna. ----------- Herbs can have many health effects — some beneficial, some dangerous Originally published as Medical Essay, a supplement to Mayo Clinic Health Letter, June 1997 Herbs are the basis for many of our most helpful medicines, such as aspirin, morphine and digitalis. And scientists are still discovering medicinal mysteries in plants. For example, the new anticancer drug paclitaxel (Taxol) is derived from the bark and needles of the Pacific yew tree. But while some herbal remedies may show promise, there's little evidence that most of the herbal remedies Americans spend $700 million a year on provide any health benefits. Some have significant health risks. In addition, there's no guarantee that product purity or potency will be consistent, let alone safe. At a minimum, use these precautions: Don't use herbal remedies for serious illnesses, don't give herbs or other "dietary supplements" to children, and don't use herbal supplements if you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant. And, to avoid interactions with other medications, tell your doctor about all supplements you take. Here's a list of health effects of some widely promoted herbal supplements: Comfrey Also called borage and coltsfoot, it can cause liver and kidney disease. Chaparral Nontoxic when used in a tea, chaparral can cause acute toxic hepatitis (liver disease) when taken in pill form. Echinacea May increase resistance to upper respiratory infections, but continued use decreases effects. Some allergic reactions have been reported. Ephedrine-containing compounds Ephedrine is a drug that stimulates heart rate. It can cause stroke and dangerous increases in blood pressure. Products are sold under the names Ma Huang, Ephedra, Ultimate Xphoria and others. Germanium Long-term use can lead to kidney damage and, reportedly, has been linked to a death. Ginkgo biloba May dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow to your brain and aid circulation in your legs, but side effects can include gastrointestinal problems, headaches and allergic skin reactions. Ginseng Ginsenosides, the active ingredients found in ginseng root, may enhance immunity, but many "ginseng" products contain little or none of the active ingredient. Ginsenosides can increase blood pressure. Jin bu huan A sedative that has caused hepatitis in adults and drowsiness, slow heartbeat and slow breathing in children. Kombucha tea This "herbal tea," also called mushroom tea, kvass tea, kwassan and kargasok, is really a colony of yeast and bacteria. Reportedly, it can cause liver and other organ damage, gastrointestinal upset and has been linked to a death. Lobelia Also called Indian tobacco, low doses act like a mild stimulant to help open airways and ease breathing. Large doses can cause convulsions, coma and death. St. John's wort May be an effective treatment for mild to moderately severe depression. Further studies for possible side effects are needed. Saw palmetto May improve urinary flow in men with noncancerous enlarged prostate. Teas made from saw palmetto aren't effective. Use with a doctor's supervision, not as a substitute for conventional medical treatment. Stephania Also called magnolia. Used in weight-loss preparations, this herb has caused kidney disease and resulted in kidney transplants and dialysis in Europe. Yohimbine Sold as an aphrodisiac (for which it's ineffective), yohimbine can cause tremors, anxiety, high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat. -- O _/)(\_ |~ Salam, /~~\ o' |~ Rien. /_ _\ o' ^ ^ >>>> 2.5 Mbps InternetShop >> InternetZone << Margonda Raya 340 <<<< >> Cake, parcel lebaran & bunga2 Natal? Klik, http://www.indokado.com >> Info balita, http://www.balita-anda.indoglobal.com Etika berinternet, email ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stop berlangganan, e-mail ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED]