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Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy June-Seek Choi MD PhD
Korean Motherisk Program Div of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dept of OB amp GYN Cheil General Hospital amp Womenrsquos Healthcare Center School of Medicine Kwan-dong University Seoul Korea
Contents
bull Definition
bull Introduction
bull Herbal medicines relate to uterine contraction (in
animal study vs human)
bull Herbal medicines relate to spontaneous abortion
(in animal study vs human)
bull Data of pregnancy outcomes of herbal medicine
exposure in Korean Motherisk Program
bull Summary
Definition (1)
bull Herbal medicines include herbs herbal
materials herbal preparations and
finished herbal products that contain as
active ingredients part of plants or other
plant materials or combinations
WHO
Definition (2)
bull Herbs crude plant materials such as leaves
flowers fruit seed stems wood bark roots
rhizomes or other plant parts which may be
entire fragmented or powdered
bull Herbal materials in addition to herbs fresh
juices gums fixed oils essential oils resins and
dry powders of herbs
WHO
Definition (3)
bull Herbal preparations may include
comminuted or powdered herbal materials or
extracts tinctures and fatty oils of herbal
materials They are produced by extraction
fractionation purification concentration or
other physical or biological processes
bull Finished herbal products herbal
preparations made from one or more herbs
WHO
Introduction (1)
bull It is estimated that about 25 of all modern
medicines are directly or indirectly derived from
higher plants Farnsworth NR 1976 Shu YZ 1998
bull Anticancer and antimicrobial drugs about 60
of the medicines currently available on the
market and most of those in the late stages of
clinical trials are derived from natural products
mainly from higher plants Gragg GM et al 1997
Illicii Fructus
Introduction (2) bull Representing an annual global market of US $60
billion every year herbal medicines account for
around 20 of the overall drug market
bull Africa- 80 of population
China- 30-50 of total medical consumption
Europe North America- over 50 of population
have used complementary or alternative medicine at
least once WHO news 2004
bull Fee for herbal medical treatment was increased 57
times in Korea [ US $ 19 million (1990) US $ 11 billion (2006)]
A study on the current status and prospect of CAM world market 2007
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 1 OTC in Korea 5 wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
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Decrease nausea amp vomiting
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Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
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Contents
bull Definition
bull Introduction
bull Herbal medicines relate to uterine contraction (in
animal study vs human)
bull Herbal medicines relate to spontaneous abortion
(in animal study vs human)
bull Data of pregnancy outcomes of herbal medicine
exposure in Korean Motherisk Program
bull Summary
Definition (1)
bull Herbal medicines include herbs herbal
materials herbal preparations and
finished herbal products that contain as
active ingredients part of plants or other
plant materials or combinations
WHO
Definition (2)
bull Herbs crude plant materials such as leaves
flowers fruit seed stems wood bark roots
rhizomes or other plant parts which may be
entire fragmented or powdered
bull Herbal materials in addition to herbs fresh
juices gums fixed oils essential oils resins and
dry powders of herbs
WHO
Definition (3)
bull Herbal preparations may include
comminuted or powdered herbal materials or
extracts tinctures and fatty oils of herbal
materials They are produced by extraction
fractionation purification concentration or
other physical or biological processes
bull Finished herbal products herbal
preparations made from one or more herbs
WHO
Introduction (1)
bull It is estimated that about 25 of all modern
medicines are directly or indirectly derived from
higher plants Farnsworth NR 1976 Shu YZ 1998
bull Anticancer and antimicrobial drugs about 60
of the medicines currently available on the
market and most of those in the late stages of
clinical trials are derived from natural products
mainly from higher plants Gragg GM et al 1997
Illicii Fructus
Introduction (2) bull Representing an annual global market of US $60
billion every year herbal medicines account for
around 20 of the overall drug market
bull Africa- 80 of population
China- 30-50 of total medical consumption
Europe North America- over 50 of population
have used complementary or alternative medicine at
least once WHO news 2004
bull Fee for herbal medical treatment was increased 57
times in Korea [ US $ 19 million (1990) US $ 11 billion (2006)]
A study on the current status and prospect of CAM world market 2007
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 1 OTC in Korea 5 wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Definition (1)
bull Herbal medicines include herbs herbal
materials herbal preparations and
finished herbal products that contain as
active ingredients part of plants or other
plant materials or combinations
WHO
Definition (2)
bull Herbs crude plant materials such as leaves
flowers fruit seed stems wood bark roots
rhizomes or other plant parts which may be
entire fragmented or powdered
bull Herbal materials in addition to herbs fresh
juices gums fixed oils essential oils resins and
dry powders of herbs
WHO
Definition (3)
bull Herbal preparations may include
comminuted or powdered herbal materials or
extracts tinctures and fatty oils of herbal
materials They are produced by extraction
fractionation purification concentration or
other physical or biological processes
bull Finished herbal products herbal
preparations made from one or more herbs
WHO
Introduction (1)
bull It is estimated that about 25 of all modern
medicines are directly or indirectly derived from
higher plants Farnsworth NR 1976 Shu YZ 1998
bull Anticancer and antimicrobial drugs about 60
of the medicines currently available on the
market and most of those in the late stages of
clinical trials are derived from natural products
mainly from higher plants Gragg GM et al 1997
Illicii Fructus
Introduction (2) bull Representing an annual global market of US $60
billion every year herbal medicines account for
around 20 of the overall drug market
bull Africa- 80 of population
China- 30-50 of total medical consumption
Europe North America- over 50 of population
have used complementary or alternative medicine at
least once WHO news 2004
bull Fee for herbal medical treatment was increased 57
times in Korea [ US $ 19 million (1990) US $ 11 billion (2006)]
A study on the current status and prospect of CAM world market 2007
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Definition (2)
bull Herbs crude plant materials such as leaves
flowers fruit seed stems wood bark roots
rhizomes or other plant parts which may be
entire fragmented or powdered
bull Herbal materials in addition to herbs fresh
juices gums fixed oils essential oils resins and
dry powders of herbs
WHO
Definition (3)
bull Herbal preparations may include
comminuted or powdered herbal materials or
extracts tinctures and fatty oils of herbal
materials They are produced by extraction
fractionation purification concentration or
other physical or biological processes
bull Finished herbal products herbal
preparations made from one or more herbs
WHO
Introduction (1)
bull It is estimated that about 25 of all modern
medicines are directly or indirectly derived from
higher plants Farnsworth NR 1976 Shu YZ 1998
bull Anticancer and antimicrobial drugs about 60
of the medicines currently available on the
market and most of those in the late stages of
clinical trials are derived from natural products
mainly from higher plants Gragg GM et al 1997
Illicii Fructus
Introduction (2) bull Representing an annual global market of US $60
billion every year herbal medicines account for
around 20 of the overall drug market
bull Africa- 80 of population
China- 30-50 of total medical consumption
Europe North America- over 50 of population
have used complementary or alternative medicine at
least once WHO news 2004
bull Fee for herbal medical treatment was increased 57
times in Korea [ US $ 19 million (1990) US $ 11 billion (2006)]
A study on the current status and prospect of CAM world market 2007
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Definition (3)
bull Herbal preparations may include
comminuted or powdered herbal materials or
extracts tinctures and fatty oils of herbal
materials They are produced by extraction
fractionation purification concentration or
other physical or biological processes
bull Finished herbal products herbal
preparations made from one or more herbs
WHO
Introduction (1)
bull It is estimated that about 25 of all modern
medicines are directly or indirectly derived from
higher plants Farnsworth NR 1976 Shu YZ 1998
bull Anticancer and antimicrobial drugs about 60
of the medicines currently available on the
market and most of those in the late stages of
clinical trials are derived from natural products
mainly from higher plants Gragg GM et al 1997
Illicii Fructus
Introduction (2) bull Representing an annual global market of US $60
billion every year herbal medicines account for
around 20 of the overall drug market
bull Africa- 80 of population
China- 30-50 of total medical consumption
Europe North America- over 50 of population
have used complementary or alternative medicine at
least once WHO news 2004
bull Fee for herbal medical treatment was increased 57
times in Korea [ US $ 19 million (1990) US $ 11 billion (2006)]
A study on the current status and prospect of CAM world market 2007
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Introduction (1)
bull It is estimated that about 25 of all modern
medicines are directly or indirectly derived from
higher plants Farnsworth NR 1976 Shu YZ 1998
bull Anticancer and antimicrobial drugs about 60
of the medicines currently available on the
market and most of those in the late stages of
clinical trials are derived from natural products
mainly from higher plants Gragg GM et al 1997
Illicii Fructus
Introduction (2) bull Representing an annual global market of US $60
billion every year herbal medicines account for
around 20 of the overall drug market
bull Africa- 80 of population
China- 30-50 of total medical consumption
Europe North America- over 50 of population
have used complementary or alternative medicine at
least once WHO news 2004
bull Fee for herbal medical treatment was increased 57
times in Korea [ US $ 19 million (1990) US $ 11 billion (2006)]
A study on the current status and prospect of CAM world market 2007
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
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Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Introduction (2) bull Representing an annual global market of US $60
billion every year herbal medicines account for
around 20 of the overall drug market
bull Africa- 80 of population
China- 30-50 of total medical consumption
Europe North America- over 50 of population
have used complementary or alternative medicine at
least once WHO news 2004
bull Fee for herbal medical treatment was increased 57
times in Korea [ US $ 19 million (1990) US $ 11 billion (2006)]
A study on the current status and prospect of CAM world market 2007
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
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Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Introduction (3)
bull Preference of consumers for natural therapies
bull Concern regarding undesirable side effects of
modern medicines and the belief that herbal
drugs are free from side effects
bull Great interest in alternative medicines
bull Herbal medicines might be of effective benefit in
the treatment of certain diseases where
conventional therapies and medicines have
proven to be inadequate
bull High cost of synthetic medicines
Important factors to growth of this worldwide complementaryalternative medicine(CAM)
Gruumlnwald J 1995
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Introduction (4)
bull Active principles are frequently unknown
bull Standardization stability and quality control are
feasible but not easy
bull Availability and quality of raw materials are
frequently problematic
bull Well-controlled double-blind clinical and
toxicological studies to prove their efficacy and
safety are rare
bull Wide range of therapeutic use and are suitable for
chronic treatments
bull Usually cost less than synthetic drugs
Compared with well-defined synthetic drugs herbal medicines exhibit some marked difference
Calixto JB 2000
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Side effects by Korean herbal medicines-drug interactions Western Medicine Drug interaction and results
Angelicae Gigantis Radix(Dang gui) Ginseng Radix Extract of Ginkgonis Germen
Warfarin Aspirin Decreased International Normalized Ratio and anticoagulant effects
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho) Digoxin Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide
Licorice and digoxin may result in increased risk of digoxin toxicity Licorice and diuretics may result in increased risk of hypokalemia andor reduced effectiveness of the diuretic
Ginseng Radix Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Glyburide Insulin Metformin Severe Hypoglycemia due to increase insulin
Glycyrrhizae Radix (Gam cho)
Metoprolol Verapamil Diltiazem Decrease drug effect and Hypertension
Allii Bulbus (Ma neul) Isoniazid Decrease serum concentration of isoniazid
Zinberis Rhizoma Recens (Saeng gang)
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem Severe Hypotension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Thiazide Hypertension
Extract of Ginkgonis Germen Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang)
Anticonvulsant Increase risk of seizure
Ginseng Radix Azathioprine Cyclosporine Corticosteroid
Decrease effect of immunosuppressant
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Pseudoephedrine MAO inhibitor Hypertension
Ephedrae Herba (Ma hwang) Amiodaron Procainamide Quinidine Prolongation of QT interval
Park YC et al 2011
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
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bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
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Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
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Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Introduction (5)
bull Some Chinese medical (CM) natural herbs listed
in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) CP
are considered poisonous or toxic due to the
presence of poisonous or toxic chemical
constituents in the herb
bull Of which about 50 of animal plant and mineral
natural materials are included in the CP
bull In the CP the words ldquotoxic non-toxic very-toxic
or slightly toxicrdquo are often used in describing
Chinese Materia Medica
Chan K 2003
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
The Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC 2000
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
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bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
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Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
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Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
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Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Herbs Toxicity Herbs Toxicity
Artemisiae Argyi Folium (황해쑥) Slightly toxic 백화자 Toxic
초오두 Slightly toxic 경대극 Toxic
조휴 Slightly toxic Meliae Cortex (고련피) Toxic
Toosendan Fructus (천련자) Slightly toxic Sulphur (유황) Toxic
Carpesii Fructus (학슬) Slightly toxic Agkistrodon (살모사) Toxic
Euphorbiae Pekinesis Radix (대극) Slightly toxic Pharbitidis Semen (견우자) Toxic
Tribuli Fructus (백질려) Slightly toxic Calomelas (경분) Toxic
금성자 Slightly toxic Scorpio (전갈) Toxic
Picrasmae Lignum (고목) Slightly toxic Sophorae Subprostratae Radix (산두근) Toxic
Armeniacae Semen (고행인) Slightly toxic Phytolaccae Radix (상륙) Toxic
남학슬 Slightly toxic Hirudo (수질) Toxic
Cnidii Fructus (사상자) Slightly toxic Arisaematis Rhizoma (천남성) Toxic
Eupolyphaga (자충) Slightly toxic Scolopendra (오공) Toxic
Evodiae Fructus (오수유) Slightly toxic 선모 Toxic
소엽련 Slightly toxic 향가피 Toxic
아담자 Slightly toxic Realgar (웅황) Toxic
Gleditsiae Fructus (조협) Slightly toxic 앵속각 Toxic
Typhonii Rhizoma (백부자) Toxic Genkwa Flos (원화) Toxic
Ginkgo Semen (백과(은행)) Toxic Cinnabaris (주사) Toxic
Pinelliae Rhizoma (반하) Toxic Crotonis Semen (파두) Very toxic
Bufonis Venenum (섬수) Toxic 파두상 Very toxic
Dichroae Radix (상산) Toxic Mylabris (반묘) Very toxic
Aconiti Tuber Laterale (부자) Toxic Aconiti Ciliare Tuber (초오) Very toxic
Lacca Sinica Exsiccata (건칠) Toxic Aconiti Radix (천오) Very toxic
Kansui Radix (감수) Toxic Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen (마전자) Very toxic
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
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Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
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bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
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Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
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Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
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Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
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Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
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Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Very Toxic Herbal Medicine Herbal name Common name Korean common
name Binominal name Toxicity
Crotonis Semen Croton seed Pa doo Croton tiglium L (Euphorbiaceae) Very toxic
Mylabris Mylabris Ban myo 1 Mylabris cichorii Fabricius (Meloidae)
2 Mylabris phalerata Pall (Meloidae)
3 Mylabris sidae Fabricius (Meloidae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum ciliare DC (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Proliferum Radix
Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum proliferum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Wild aconite (tuber) Cho o Aconitum triphyllum Nakai (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Aconiti Radix Aconite main tuber Chun o 1 Aconitum carmichaeli Debx (Ranunculaceae)
2 Aconitum chinense Paxton (Ranunculaceae)
Very toxic
Strychni Semen seu nux Vomicae Semen
Nuxvomica Ma jun ja Strychnos nux-vomica L (Loganiaceae)
Very toxic
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Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
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Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
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Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
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Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
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Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Crotonis Semen (Pa Doo)
bull Indications Scabies Eczema Abscess
bull Pretreatment Croton seed without husk Croton seed plaster
Croton seed frost-like powder
bull Pharmacological action increase GI movement (inhalation
human) increase cell differentiation (in vitro)
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Croton oil has the ability to promote radiation
transformation It is very toxic and carcinogenic (animal study) Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 35 OTC in Korea1
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Constituents 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-20-acetoxy-12-O-(2-methyl-amino-benzoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(N-deca-246-trienoyl)phorbol 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-(2-methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglyl-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Deoxy-12-O-tiglylphorbol-13-isobutyrate 4-alpha-Deoxy-phorbol-13-acetate 4-alpha-Phorbol Angelic acid Cocacinogen A1 Cocacinogen A2 Cocacinogen A3 Cocacinogen A4 Cocacinogen B1 Cocacinogen B2 Cocacinogen B3 Cocacinogen B4 Cocacinogen B6 Cocacinogen B7 Crotin I Crotin tiglium lectin Crotonoside 4-Deoxyphorbol tiglate acetate 4-Deoxy-51320-triacetoxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)phorol 420-Dideoxy-5-hydroxy-12-O-(n-deca-246-trienoyl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(alpha-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-decanoate Octyl acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-5-Hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-alpha-deoxy-phorbol-51320-triacetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[2-Methyl-amino-benzoyl]-420-dideoxy-phorbol-513-diacetate 12-O-(2-Methyl-butyryl)-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-(2-Methylbutyryl)-phorbol-13-isobutyrate 12-O-[n-Deca-246-trienoyl]-4-deoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-[n-Tetradecanoyl]-420-dideoxy-5-hydroxy-phorbol-13-acetate 12-O-Tigloylphorbol-13-(2-methyl)-butyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol 13-isobutyrate 12-O-Tiglylphorbol-13-acetate Phorbol Phorbol 13-butyrate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-caprylate 12-tiglate Phorbol 13-linoleate 12-acetate Phorbol 13-myristate 12-acetate Phorbol-13-acetate Phorbol-12-tiglate
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Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 1 OTC in Korea 5 wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
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Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Mylabris (Ban Myo)
bull Indications Rabies Scabies Mercury intoxication Hepatic
cirrhosis due to Clonorchiasis Tuberculosis Tuberculous
lymphadenitis Eczema Abscess Atopic dermatitis Fever and
chill
bull Pretreatment parched Mylabris with rice
bull Pharmacological action intoxication of snake venom
increase urination increase abortion Dong-Eui-Bo-Gam
bull Caution Not use in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 4 wwwtradimedcokr
Cantharidin bull Phytochemical group Monoterpenoid
bull Molecular weight 1962
bull Cantharidin may cause symptoms from dermal inflammation to
blisters If ingested it may cause irritation and burning of the
mouth severe vesication of the upper GI tract diarrhea and
kidney and cardiovascular damage
bull Ii is a weak experimental animal carcinogen
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 1 OTC in Korea 5 wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Aconiti Proliferum Radix Aconiti Radix (Cho O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Cold limbs Myalgia Cold type
dysentery Epigastric pain Child epilepsy Chronic osteomyelitis
Hemiparalysis Hemiplegia Migratory arthropathy
bull Pretreatment processed Wild aconite tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Toxicity Toxic symptoms include bradycardia and irregular
rhythm Nausea and vomiting may occur as well as spasm of
extremities and cardiac arrhythmias The intestinal absorption of
the alkaloids is relatively fast Because of this gastric lavage is
recommended in case of overdose Huang KC The pharmacology of Chinese herbs II CRC press 1999
bull Formula in Korea 16 OTC in Korea 10
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Aconiti Ciliare Tuber
Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix
Constituents of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber amp Aconiti Porliferum Radix Aconitine Hypaconitine Mesaconitine
Constituents of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix 3-Acetylaconitine Aconitine Acontine Beiwutine Bullatine A(structure unknown)formula C(21)H(31)NO(2) Bullatine C Chasmanine 6-Epimer Denudatine Hypaconitine Lepenine Mesaconitine Neoline Pendulin Songorine
Aconitine bull Phytochemical group Alkaloid
bull Molecular weight 64575
bull Bioactivity bind to neurotoxin binding site 2 of α-subunit of
Na+ channel activation of Na+ channel increase intracellular
Ca2+ arrhythmia Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Toxicity Very toxic if swallowed or by skin absorption Human
systemic effects by ingestion LD50 (mus orl) 1 mgkg LD50 (mus ivn)
0175 mgkg exp lethal doses by subcutaneous route reported LD50 in mice
(mgkg) 0166 iv 0328 ip approx 1 orally (Dybing) also reported as LD50 in
mice (mgkg) 18 orally 0270 sc 0380 ip 012 iv (Sato)
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Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 1 OTC in Korea 5 wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Aconiti Radix (Chun O)
bull Indications Beriberi edema Myalgia Cold type dysentery
Paresthesia Child epilepsy Epigastric pain Chronic
osteomyelitis Vomiting and Diarrhea Testiculitis
bull Pretreatment processed Aconite main tuber
bull Pharmacological action analgesics anti-inflammation
vasodilatation and local anesthetic action in animal study
bull Caution not use in pregnancy
bull Toxicity headache paralysis of tongue paraplegia pain on upper extremity nausea vomiting respiration difficulty coma
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 1 OTC in Korea 5 wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx 14-Acetyltalatizamine Aconine Aconitan A Aconitan B Aconitan C Aconitan D Aconitine Aldohypaconitine Beiwutine Benzoylaconine Benzoylhypaconine Benzoylmesaconine Chuanfumine Chuan-Wu base A (structure unknown)(Tertiary base with 20H 20Me and one N-Et groups) Chuan-Wu base B(structure unknown)formula C(32)H(35)NO(4) Coryeine Coryneine Fuzitine Hokbusine A Hokbusine B Hypaconitine Ignavine Isodelphinine Isotalatisamine Isotalatizamine Karakoline Lipoaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipodeoxyaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipohypaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Lipomesaconitine (R = linoleoyl palmitoyl oleoyl stearoyl linolenoyl) Mesaconitine Neojiangyouaconitine Neoline Salsolinol Senbusine A Senbusine B Senbusine C Songarine Songorine Talatizamine
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Constituents of Aconitum chinense Paxton Violdelphin
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
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Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
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Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
How to make herbal medicine in Korea
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Korean women have a chance to be exposed to herbal medicine from marriage to lactation
Promote Health
Increase pregnancy
chance
Decrease nausea amp vomiting
Decreased lochia
Increase breast milk
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Herbal Medicines relate to Uterine Contraction
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Lycii Radicis Cortex Lycium root bark Ji gol pi 1 Lycium chinense Mill (Solanaceae) 2 Lycium barbarum L (Solanaceae)
Dianthi Herba Dianthus Gu mac 1 Dianthus chinensis L (Caryophyllaceae) 2 Dianthus superbus L (Caryophyllaceae)
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Unripe bitter orange Ji gac Citrus aurantium var daidai Makino (Rutaceae)
Crataegi Fructus Crataegus fruit San sa yug Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (Rosaceae)
Typhae Pollen Typha pollen Po hwang Typha angustifolia L (Typhaceae)
Cnidii Rhizoma Cnidium (root) Chun gung Cnidium officinale Makino (Umbelliferae)
Chuanxiong Rhizoma Cnidium rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort (Umbelliferae)
Ligustici Rhizoma Ligusticum rhizome Chun gung Ligusticum wallichii var officinale Yook (Umbelliferae)
Corydalis Tuber Corydalis (tuber) Hyun ho sac 1 Corydalis ternata Nakai (Papaveraceae) 2 Corydalis ambigua Chamisso et Schlechtendal
(Papaveraceae) 3 Corydalis decumbens Pers (Papaveraceae) 4 Corydalis nakaii Ishidoya (Papaveraceae)
Leonuri Herba 1 Chinese motherwort 2 Motherwort
Ik mo cho 1 Leonurus sibiricus L (Labiatae) 2 Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet (Labiatae)
Carthami Flos Carthamus flower (safflower) Hong hwa Carthamus tinctorius L (Compositae)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels (Umbelliferae)
Angelicae Acutilobae Radix Dang gui root Dang gui Angelica acutiloba Kitagawa (Umbelliferae)
Cassiae Semen Feotid cassia (seed) Gyul myoung ja 1 Cassia tora L (Leguminosae) 2 Cassia obtusifolia L (Leguminosae)
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Muscle spasm
Hemiplegia Seborrheic dermatitis Persistent headache
Metrorrhagia Thoracoabdominal pain Consumptive disease
Abnormal menstruation Syncope Confusion Pelvic mass
Gingival bleeding Gingivitis Paresthesia Pneumonia
bull Pharmacologic action vasodilatation analgesics anti
inflammation and uterine contraction in animal
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 25 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1186 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Cnidii Rhizoma Adenosine Apiol Butylidenephthalide Butylphthalide Chlorogenic acid Cnidilide Coniferyl ferulate Ferulic acid Ligustilide Ligustilidiol Neocnidilide Pregnenolone Senkyunolide Senkyunolide B Senkyunolide C Senkyunolide D Senkyunolide F Senkyunolide G Senkyunolide H Senkyunolide I Senkyunolide J Umbelliferose Vanillin Vitamin C wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Cnidii Rhizoma (Chun gung) (2) (80cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
280 25
IUFD 478 51 Preterm birth 878 103 LBW 378 38 Malformation 278 26 Mega-cysterna magna(11mm) Left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum (11mm)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (4280) 1250 (93-9000)
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (1) bull Indications Metrorrhagia Nasal bleeding Postpartum faint
Chest pain Bruise Abnormal menstruation Back and knee pain Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis Hyperhidrosis Postpartum lochiorrhea Pelvic mass Spontaneous abortion Multiple arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Dysentery and Diarrhea
bull Pretreatment processed Corydalis tuber with vinegar
bull Pharmacological action muscle relaxation hypotension
anti-inflammatory action decrease secretion of gastric acid
anti-ulcer action and increase contraction of extract uterus in
animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Toxicity Over dosage intoxication leads to CNS depression
and muscle relaxation
bull Caution Not recommend in pregnancy
bull Formula in Korea 10 OTC 77
wwwtradimedcokrwwwkimsonlinecokr
Tetrahydropalmatine bullPhytochemical group Alkaloid
bullMolecular weight 35544
bullBioactivity hypnotic activity exceeds that of
morphine wwwtredimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Corydalis Tuber (Hyun ho sac) (2) (25 cases)
Number Spontaneous abortion
125 40
IUFD - 0 Preterm birth 124 42 LBW - 0 Malformation 124 40 Post axial polydactyly of left foot
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 54 (04-130)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-380)
Dosage (mgday) (1625) 180 (750-7200)
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (1)
bull Indications Secondary amenorrhea Nausea Laceration Headache Abdominal pain Metrorrhagia Hyperventilation Severe palpitation Arrhythmia Carbuncle Influenza Abnormal menstruation Hemorrhage without trauma Nasal bleeding Syncope Confusion Acute pulpitis Toothache Multiple arthritis Skin tumor Skin ulcer or Skin abscess Cerebrovascular accident Dysentery and Diarrhea Fever and chill Tuberculosis Anemia Paresthesia
bull Pretreatment parched dang gui with soil charred dang gui
parched dang gui with liquor ginger processed dang gui
bull Pharmacologic action Increase blood flow to heart
hypotension anti ulcer effect analgesic anti-inflammatory
effect and uterine contraction (aqueous extracts) in animal Hanbang Yangnihak 2010
bull Formula in Korea 120 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 1401 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Constituents of Angelicae Gigantis Radix Aegelinol
alpha-Pinene(+-)
Choline
Coumarin
Decursidin
Decursin
Decursinol
Decursinol angelate
Decusinol angelate
Gigasol
Imperatorin
Isoimperatorin
Marmesin
Nodakenetin
Nodakenin
p-Cymene
Prenyletin
Umbelliferone
wwwtradimedcokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Angelicae Gigantis Radix (Dang gui) (2) (74 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 46 (06-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-590)
Dosage (mgday) (3474) 1250 (135-9000)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
374 41
IUFD 271 28
Preterm birth 671 85
LBW 171 14
Malformation 171 14
Mega-cysterna magna(11mm)
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Herbal Medicines relate to Spontaneous Abortion
Animal study
Hanyak yangnihak 2001
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Herbal name Common name Korean name Binominal name
Menthae Herba Mint Bak ha 1 Mentha arvensis var piperascens Malinv (Labiatae) 2 Mentha haplocalyx Briq (Labiatae)
Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes root Chun Hwa Boon Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae)
Moutan Radicis Cortex Moutan root bark Mok dan pi Paeonia suffruticosa Andr (Paeoniaceae)
Lonicerae Flos Lonicera flowers Geum un hwa 1 Lonicera japonica Thunb (Caprifoliaceae) 2 Lonicera confusa DC (Caprifoliaceae)
Kansui Radix Kansui root Gam su Euphorbia kansui Liou ex Wang (Euphorbiaceae)
Clematidis Radix Clematis (root) Wi ryung sun 1 Clematis mandshurica Rupr (Ranunculaceae) 2 Clematis chinensis Osbeck (Ranunculaceae) 3 Clematis hexapetala Pall (Ranunculaceae)
Sulphur Sulphur Yu hwang Sulphur
Curcumae Longae Tuber Common turmeric Gang hwang Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Curcumae Rhizoma Zedoary A chool 1 Curcuma phaeocaulis Val (Zingiberaceae) 2 Curcuma kwangsiensis S G Lee et C F Liang
(Zingiberaceae)
Achyranthis Radix Achyranthes root Oo seol 1 Achyranthes japonica Nakai (Amaranthaceae) 2 Achyranthes bidentata Bl (Amaranthaceae) 3 Achyranthes fauriei Leville et Vaniot (Amaranthaceae)
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia rhizome Ban ha Pinellia ternata (Thunb) Breit (Araceae)
Aristolochiae Fructus Aristolochia fruit Ma doo ryung 1 Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Aristolochiaceae) 2 Aristolochia debilis Siebet Zucc (Aristolochiaceae)
Albizziae Cortex Silk tree bark Hab han pi Albizia julibrissin Durazz (Leguminosae)
Moschus Musk Sa hyang 1 Moschus moschiferus L (Moschidae) 2 Moschus berezovskii Flerov (Moschidae) 3 Moschus sifanicus Przewalski (Moschidae)
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (1)
bull Indications Common cold Frozen shoulder Fever accompanied with fear Cholera Acute gastric cramp Aphthous stomatitis Tuberculous lymphadenitis Persistent headache Measles Nasal bleeding Snake bite Liver cirrhosis Ascites Urticaria Palpebral conjunctivitis Laryngitis or Laryngeal abscess Suppurative otitis media Aphasia in Stroke Contact dermatitis Burn Headache Rubella Bloody dysentery Pharyngitis
bull Pharmacologic action anti-inflammatory effects anti-
pyretic vasodilatation decrease secretion of bronchus (high
conc) and necrosis of placenta in animal
Hanbang Yangnihak 2010 Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 225 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 311 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Menthae Herba (Bak ha) (2) (48 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 43 (04-126)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10-460)
Dosage (mgday) (2548) 852 (200-2256)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
148 21
IUFD - 0
Preterm birth 347 64
LBW 247 43
Malformation - 0
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (1)
bull Indications Headache due to Brain tumor Bronchial asthma
Dizziness Stomach cancer Pyloric stenosis Gastric gaseous
distension
bull Pretreatment purified Pinellia tuber processed Pinellia
tuber processed Pinellia tuber with ginger
bull Pharmacologic action antitussive effect decrease
vomiting decrease gastric ulcer decrease ocular pressure and
increase abortion in animal Hanyak yangnihak 2001
bull Formula in Korea 90 wwwtradimedcokr
bull OTC in Korea 587 wwwkimsonlinecokr
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Pinelliae Rhizoma (Ban ha) (2) (43 cases)
Median (Min-Max)
Last exposure weeks 45 (04-124)
Duration of exposure (days) 20 (10-530)
Dosage (mgday) (1843) 6255 (267-3340)
Number
Spontaneous abortion
- 0
IUFD 243 47
Preterm birth 443 93
LBW 343 71
Malformation 143 23
Mega cysterna magna (11mm)
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Pregnancy Outcomes Korean Motherisk Program
Unpublished data
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Demographic characteristics of participants(n=321)
Age (years) 320 plusmn 36
Gravidity (n) 22 plusmn 13
Parity (n) 10 (0 30)
Body mass index (kgm2) 208 plusmn 32
Exposure to X-rays
a) n () 54 (168)
b) total dose (mSv) 0005 (00005 288)
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 48 plusmn 32
Exposure to alcohol ()
a) n () 128 (399)
b) total dose (oz) 16 plusmn 14
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 46 plusmn 23
Smoking ()
a) n () 23 (72)
b) cigarettesday 54 plusmn 44
c) gestational age at exposure (weeks) 63 plusmn 46
Comorbidities [n ()]
a) type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 (03)
b) hypertension 2 (06)
c) thyroid disease 2 (06)
d) cancer 1 (03)
e) renal disease 1 (03)
Education level [n ()]
a) post-secondary education 130 (405)
b) high school 20 (62)
c) not answered 171(533)
Occupation
a) professional technical and related occupatio
ns
54 (168)
b) executive administrative managerial and sal
es
occupations
136 (424)
c) construction workers 124 (386)
d) unemployed 7 (22)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Indications of herbal exposure (n=321) INDICATIONS a n ()
Analgesics 8 (25)
Anti-acne preparations 2 (06)
Anti-emetics amp anti-nauseants 1 (03)
Anti-inflammatory enzymes 8 (25)
Anti-inflammatory amp anti-rheumatic products 7 (22)
Anti-obesity preparations 21 (65)
Anti-thrombotic agents 2 (06)
Cough and cold preparations 129 (402)
Dermatological preparations 3 (09)
Drugs for acid related disorder 1 (03)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders 93 (290)
Gynecological anti infectives and antiseptics 11 (34)
Psycholeptics 2 (06)
Sex hormones amp modulators the genital system 7 (22)
Others 26 (81) aAccording to the pharmacologicaltherapeutic subgroups of the ATC classification system (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology 2011)
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
21 cases Tonic medicine
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Exposure to herbal medicine in pregnant women (n=321)
Median (range)
Numbers of herbal medicine including
one prescription
70 (10 - 400)
Duration of exposure (days) 30 (10 ndash 3650)
Gestational age at last dose (weeks) 47 (01 - 250)
197 kinds of herbal medicines
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Frequencies of Herbal medicine (gt10)
0 50
100 150 200 188
75 91 46
81 71 103
65 71 57 57 48 43 45 43 45 41 40 33
n
Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Fetal outcomes Cases (n= 307)
Gestational age at birth (weeks) 389 plusmn 24
Birth weight (g) 32942 plusmn 5118
Birth length (cm) 497 plusmn 22
Head circumference at birth (cm) 346 plusmn 14
Apgar score 1 min 83 plusmn 09
Apgar score 5 min 90 plusmn 07
IUFD () 6 (20)
Malformationsa () 7 (23)
NICU admission () 12 (39)
Duration of NICU admission (days) 125 plusmn 92
Neonatal jaundice () 10 (33)
a A baby born with megacisterna magna second one with dysplastic change of left kidney left ectopic ureteral
insertion third one with small pulmonary artery fourth one with polydactyly of 5th toe of left foot and cleft palate and
patent ductus arteriosus fifth one with small echogenic foci of anterior papillary muclse of left ventricle heart sixth
one with borderline left ventriculomegaly of cerebrum and seventh one with patent ductus arteriosus Korean Motherisk Program unpublished
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Summary (1)
bull Although herbal medicines have been used in
clinical practice for thousands of years basic
research on herbal substances should be focused on
the toxicity and efficacy relationship for those potent
and poisonous herbal substances according to
composite formula
bull Most traditional medical herbs are used in the form
of an aqueous decoction Therefore research
projects should be centered on development of
analytical and biological procedures for use to give
quality assurance control and clinical assessment of
efficacy and safety of products
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Summary (2)
bull Herbal medications should be regulated for safety
quality and for appropriate evidence of efficacy
bull Dosage and indications for treatment should be
standardized And contraindications should be
clearly identified
bull Language problem is another aspect as herbal
ingredients are supplied with similarly names
substitutes that could be toxic
Thank you for your attention
Thank you for your attention