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Ginseng is one of the most frequently used herbal supplements in America. It increases stamina, improves stress tolerance, helps treat mild diabetes, and wards off certain infections. But if you're pregnant, you may have to avoid the beneficial herb. According to the researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shatin, ginseng (Panax ginseng) may be dangerous if taken during the early stages of pregnancy.

Top Resources on Ginseng and Pregnancy

• Mayo Clinic: Evidence
• eMedTV: Ginseng and Pregnancy
• Medical News Today: Ginseng Remedy Pregnancy Warning (Sept. 25, 2003)
• Yahoo Health: Who Should Not Take Ginseng?
• Bio-Medicine: Ginseng Associated with Pregnancy Risks
• Women Fitness: Caution Over Using Ginseng In Early Pregnancy
• Baby's Diary: Ginseng During Pregnancy And Lactation (Blog)
• Chiropractic Resource Organization: If Pregnant, Be Cautious About Ginseng

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