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Herbs With Limited Use During Pregnancy Astragalus - General tonic Cherry bark - As a syrup only Elderberries and flowers NOT BARK Ginger - Small amounts in cooking and as teas Gingko - Leaves only as teas Hawthorn berries - As tea of syrup Lavender - Occasional low doses Lime - Occasional low doses as tea Pau d'arco - Useful support Raspberry - Use only in third trimester as tea Schisandra - Use small amount of berries in cooking as a tonic Siberian Ginseng - As a general tonic and strengthener Slippery Elm - Useful general tonic, nourishing gruel for morning sickness Squaw Vine - Use during third trimester only to relax rigid cervix and prevent tearing Wild Yam - To assist during birth for overly strong and painful contractions. The following herbs also have some limited use during pregnancy but it should be noted that due to their cleansing and detoxification properties they should only be used with careful consideration and NOT during the first three months. cleavers cornsilk dandelion mullein plantain sarsaparilla Source(s) Banner and Template by Darigon Back - Home - Next |
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