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Herbal Abortion: What People Try, Why It’s Risky, and Safer Paths

“Herbal abortion” is a catch-all for attempts to end a pregnancy using plant products—typically teas, tinctures, capsules, or concentrated essential oils. In historical or online sources, you’ll see herbs mentioned such as pennyroyal, blue cohosh, rue, tansy, and others. These are not medically recommended methods. Reviews of herbal abortifacients show that several commonly cited plants […]

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