Publications by authors named "Clarissa M A Krueger"
Birth Defects Res
August 2019
Article Synopsis
- Unhealthy pregnant women in underdeveloped regions often rely on traditional healers, which may expose them to toxic plant substances; this study examines the effects of Libidibia ferrea extracts on maternal and fetal health.
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) identified key compounds in the extracts, revealing potential risks associated with their use during pregnancy.
- Results showed that pregnant rats exposed to the extracts had fetuses with growth retardation and anatomical deformities, indicating that L. ferrea is unsafe for use during pregnancy.
