Can pregnant women take Xiao Chaihu Granules for colds?

Xiao Chaihu Granules has the effect of relieving exterior heat and dispersing heat, dredging the liver and harmonizing the stomach, and is useful for the treatment of wind-heat colds. According to the instructions for use of the drug, pregnant women can take it under the guidance of a physician. Xiao Chaihu Granules is composed of Chaihu, Scutellaria baicalensis, Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng, Ginger and Jujubae, etc. It has the effect of relieving the epidermis and dispersing heat, dredging the liver and harmonizing the stomach. It is clinically used for the treatment of cold and heat (the body is hot and cold at the same time), chest and hypochondriac pain and fullness (the front and sides of the chest feel full and uncomfortable), bitter mouth and dry throat and other illnesses. It should be noted that the drug should not be used by patients with wind-cold episodes. For pregnant women, it is recommended to take it under the guidance of a physician. For patients with colds, it is recommended to go to regular hospitals for treatment under the guidance of professional physicians to identify the symptoms.