Kome,
My 2 cents worth on ginseng... if I'm not wrong, there is a diff. Ginseng is ren sheng, diff from pao sheng.
I think ultimately, its really up to us how much faith we have in TCM. Most gynae will advise against it as they always say don't know the effect scientifically. I'm a believer in TCM since young, so when in doubt during pregnancy, I will consult my TCM what can or cannot take. Coming to think of it, TCM has been taken by many generations before us and no problem wor