herbs and such to stay away from if pregnant?

[moonchild]

anyone one know of/have a list of herbs to stay away from if pregnant or trying to concieve? i'm going to go look on the internet but thought this would be a good place to start:)

[Romani Vixen]

Fevervew is one.

It's probably easiest to look at the list of herbs that you normally use!!! lol

[moria636]

heres a list of herbs to stay away from when pregnant... hope its helpful to you...
Alder Buckthorn

Angelica

Agave

Black Cohosh

Blessed Thistle

Blue Cohosh

Butternut

Calendula

Comfrey

Cotton Root

Damiana

Dong Quai

Ephedra aka Ma Huang

Feverfew

Ginger Root

Ginseng

Goldenseal

Gotu Kola

Hops

Ipecac

Licorice

Lobelia

Mandrake

Mistletoe

Mugwort

Nutmeg, only in big amounts

Parsley, only in big portions

Pennyroyal

Pleurisy Root

Poke Root

Rue

Rhubarb

Sage, should be avoided while nursing as well

Sarsaprilla

Sheperd's Purse

Tansy Leaves

Wormwood

Yarrow

[PoisonIvy]

Almond,Aloe,Angelica,Anise,Asafoetida,Wild Bergamot,Bladderwrack,Bloodroot,Blue Flag,Buchu,Buckthorn,Carrot(the seed),Cascara Sagrada,Catnip,Cedar,Celery,Roman Chamomile,Cinnamon,Cinquefoil,Black Cohosh,Coltsfoot,Cypress,Dodder,Elecampane,Fenugreek,Feferfew,Ginger(dried root),Goldenrod,Golden Seal,Horehound,Horsetail,Hyssop,Jobs Tears,Juniper,Kava-Kava,Lemongrass,Licorice,Lobelia,Lovage,Maidenhair,Mimosa,Mugwart,Myrrh,Oregon Grape,Parsley,Pennyroyal,Purslane,Quassia,Rattlesnake Root,Rhubarb Root,Rosemary,Rue,Saffron,Sage,Sagebrush,Senna,Southernwood,Spikenard,Tansy,Holy Thistle,Trillium,Uva Ursa,Vervain,Vetivert,Wormwood,and Yarrow.

I did not list the poisonous ones only the ones that shouldn't be used during pregnancy. If ya need a list of poisonous ones I can get ya that list too.
BLESSED BE!

[moonchild]

you guys are awsome!!!

thanks :)

[Sasha318]

You might check out www.kellymom.com also. I think she has a list of herbs to avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding. :)

[HorseCrow]

Some herbs that are GOOD for pregnancy:

RED RASPBERRY LEAF

This is an all around favorite for use during pregnancy and childbirth. Red raspberry leaf tones and strengthens the uterus and prepares it for labor. While it does relieve morning sickness, it is better not to use this herb until the second trimester if there is a risk of miscarriage. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins B, C, & D and aids in the production of milk.

NETTLES

This is another favorite. Nettles nourishes the kidneys, reduce leg cramps, and is rich in iron, calcium, and protein. It reduces the pain of childbirth and prevents postpartum hemorrhage. Caution: Do not use concentrated extracts of stinging nettles as this can lead to miscarriage.

ALFALFA

Alfalfa is rich in vitamins A, D, E, K, and protein. It cleanses the blood and helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

DANDELION

Dandelion reduces water retention and helps prevent birth defects. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, iron, calcium, and potassium.

PSYLLIUM

Psyllium is a good source of fiber and relieves constipation.

BUTCHER'S BROOM

Butcher's broom helps prevent varicose veins

FALSE UNICORN

False unicorn eases nausea and prevents miscarriage.

GINGER

Ginger also eases nausea, but it can be harmful in large amounts.

CARAWAY

Caraway eases labor and stimulates the flow of milk.