Experts urge Americans to avoid these herbs
The changing landscape of abortion access across the country has prompted many Americans to turn to the internet for answers, including how to self-manage an unwanted pregnancy at home.Google searches for “DIY abortion” have skyrocketed since the Supreme Court's decision in June overturning Roe v. Wade, the nearly 50-year landmark ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.Searches for herbs like “pennyroyal” and “mugwort” among others also have spiked as viral TikTok videos and facebook posts claim they can cause miscarriages or abortions. One video showing how to muddle these herbs into a drinkable tea has reached more than 250,000 views. “Disinformation thrives when there is confusion,” said Rachael Piltch-Loeb, associate research scientist at New York University's School of Global P...