A woman enquires about herbal alternative methods for improving fertility.Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate when instructing the patient in which herbal preparations to avoid while trying to conceive?

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Herbs that a woman should avoid while trying to conceive include licorice root,yarrow,wormwood,ephedra,fennel,golden seal,lavender,juniper,flaxseed,pennyroyal,passionflower,wild cherry,cascara,sage,thyme,and periwinkle.Nettle leaf,dong quai,and vitamin E all promote fertility.Vitamin E,calcium,and magnesium may promote fertility and conception.All supplements and herbs should be purchased from trusted sources.

A Woman Enquires About Herbal Alternative Methods for Improving Fertility