Hibiscus sabdariffa L: Safety and Efficacy during Pregnancy and Lactation
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Hibiscus sabdariffa L: Safety and Efficacy during Pregnancy and Lactation
Background: The flowers, calyx and seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae) are used in traditional medicine for management of edema, cancer, constipation, hypertension, fever, liver and nerve diseases. In Nigeria, a decoction of the seeds is used in folk medicine to enhance or induce lactation in cases of poor milk production. But its potential for toxicity when administered during pregnanc...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nursing & Care Open Access Journal
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2572-8474
DOI: 10.15406/ncoaj.2016.01.00019