“…In one of the most recent multinational studies by Canadian researchers Kennedy D. A. et al [28], conducted in 18 European countries, North America, and Australia through a special questionnaire via social Internet and national websites, it was found that pregnant women and mothers in the postpartum period are currently more likely to use herbal remedies on their own initiative, based on advice from friends or family, the Internet, mass media, or phytopharmacy staff , than on recommendations from obstetrics-gynecology, therapeutic staff , or pharmacists. The most commonly used herbs include valerian, hops, sage, echinacea, yarrow, dandelion, ginkgo, lemon, mint, and cranberry [6,8,10]. However, there is a lack of information on the self-initiated use of plants that are contraindicated during pregnancy, such as lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis idea), lovage (Levisticum officinale), or some plants for which there is no information on their use during pregnancy, such as grapefruit (Citrus spp), sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), pink rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), and heather (Calluna vulgaris).…”