Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy

Posted on March 27, 2009 in Latest News

While you are pregnant you need to take care that you do not consume certain herbs as they can harm the unborn baby. Some herbs ae okay when taken in moderate amounts as in culinary dishes. This article will help you to make the right decisions.

Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy

Aloe Vera: As its leaves are purgative it should not be taken internally.
Basil Oil: Can be used only during labor as it is uterine stimulant.
Clove Oil:This too can be used only during labor as it is uterine stimulant.
Cotton Root: Helps during contractions, so was used during labor in ancient times.
Devil’s Claws: It is oxytocic as well as uterine stimulant.
Juniper: Can be used only during labor.
Mistletoe:Contains toxins that may reach the placenta.
Pokeroot:Can cause birth defects in the child.
Shepherd’s Purse:Can be used only during labor.
Squill: Uterine stimulant plus can cause birth defects.
Tansy: Same as squill.
Wild Yam: Safe only during labor.
Wormwood: It is an uterine stimulant and may also contain birth defects.

Herbs that should be taken in moderate amounts, in culinary dishes, are: Chamomile oil (only dried), celery, fennel (avoid using fennel oil), fenugreek, garlic (do not use a lot of it while breast feeding as it can flavor the milk), myrrh, oregano (avoid using oil), parsley, passion flower, dried peppermint (avoid the oil entirely), tea (no more than a couple of cups) sage and sage oil, wood betony and yarrow. High doses of any of the above herbs can be very harmful but small amounts of it is okay.

Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy

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