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Is it possible to drink herbs during pregnancy and which ones?
Mother Nature has been creating her herbal pharmacy for millions of years. With knowledge of the benefits of herbs, you can significantly improve your health. But not everything that is harmless to ordinary people will be useful and safe for pregnant women. What herbs to choose to increase immunity, and what can you gargle with a cold during pregnancy?
Can herbs be allowed during pregnancy?
What herbs can you take during pregnancy?
The advantage of a meadow pharmacy is that it is completely natural and, when properly collected and prepared, gives all its healing properties.
Pregnancy is a particularly delicate and crucial period in the life of every woman. That is why the choice of herbs for health promotion must be coordinated with the doctor who monitors the course of your pregnancy. Indeed, despite the value of the elements contained in various plants, they may be incompatible with medications and vitamins already taken. And many of the herbs can cause negative effects.
Consider flora specimens that do not have pronounced contraindications.
What herbs and from what ailments to drink during pregnancy? Allowed:
- chamomile: has anti-inflammatory and tonic effect (the broth is used to rinse the throat and for oral administration);
- black currant leaves: are an excellent tool for strengthening the immune system and improving kidney function;
- rose hips: cooked broth is an ideal elixir to restore immune status;
- ginger: tea with this plant relieves nausea well with toxicosis, and also has a warming effect for colds and flu;
- lingonberry: the broth has a pronounced diuretic effect and helps to eliminate swelling.
All of these plants are best bought at a pharmacy. In this case, you can be sure that they meet the necessary health safety requirements.
If you decide to collect and dry medicinal herbs on your own, then you must remember that they can only be collected far from big cities (at least 30 km from the city limits). And no closer than 500 m from busy highways.
What herbs should not be drunk during pregnancy?
The list of plants prohibited for expectant mothers is quite voluminous. Their use can provoke abortion or harm the health of the baby.
We list some of them:
- St. John’s wort,
- bagulnik,
- celandine,
- coil,
- water pepper,
- parsley,
- nettle,
- anise and others.
Please note that these plants can be contained in a variety of herbal preparations. Therefore, before deciding which herbs to drink during pregnancy, you must carefully read the composition of the purchased mixtures of plant materials.
Herbs during pregnancy are a storehouse of useful vitamins and minerals, provided they are used correctly and wisely. But the herbal first-aid kit is only an auxiliary element for maintaining health, and not a panacea for all ailments. Don’t forget this.