Tian Hua Fen is contraindicated during pregnancy. 🤰

Maybe...

According to Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology, Tian Hua Fen is contraindicated during pregnancy as it may increase the risk of miscarriage.

However, Bensky does not include this contraindication.

Instead, he explains that Tian Hua Fen contains a toxic protein called trichosanthin which can be used as an abortifacient when injected intramuscularly. However, this toxic protein is destroyed by light, heat, and humidity; thus, its presence is reduced by the time the herb is dried and practically non-existent after the dried herb is decocted.

So I guess it depends on which book you're reading. 🤷‍♀️

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