Herbs in Pregnancy - Which Herbs to Avoid in Pregnancy

Although herbs in pregnancy can be extremely beneficial and helpful, there are some herbs that should be avoided. The following list of herbs should be TOTALLY AVOIDED during pregnancy:

Aloe
Arbor vitae
Barberry
Basil Oil
Bugleweed
Chamomile oil
Dang Gui
Devil's Claw
Feverfew
Golden seal
Juniper
Lady's Mantle
Mistletoe
Motherwort
Mugwort
Myrrh
Pennyroyal
Pokeroot
Rue
Shepherd's purse
Tansy
Wormwood
The following list should be avoided in regular high doses:

Angelica
Bitter Orange
Cayenne
Celery Seed
Cinnamon
Cowslip
Elder bark
Fennel
Fenugreek
Garlic
Korean Ginseng
Lavender
Marjoram
Parsley
Passion Flower
Rhubarb root
Senna
Sage
Thyme oils
Vervain
Wild yam
Yarrow
Yellow dock
A quick word about Essential Oils:

When you are pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding, do not use Essential Oils until you have checked with your GP or a trained aromatherapist.

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