Is Echinacea Safe During Pregnancy?
Most claims about the safety of echinacea during pregnancy are based on a single study that suggested echinacea use did not increase the risk of birth defects. It is not wise to assume a medication or herbal supplement is safe based on the results of a single study. Also, there is no research available about whether this herbal supplement might cause other problems during pregnancy, such as miscarriages, low birth weight, preterm birth, or other complications.
