Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy

It would seem that the collection of medicinal herbs should be absolutely safe for the health of women and the fetus: everything is natural, no "chemistry". But not everything is so simple. To phytotherapy can not be treated with carelessness. First, the properties of many medicinal productsplants and their effect on the body of a woman during pregnancy have not yet been thoroughly studied. Secondly, during pregnancy the body functions differently, accordingly, it can react differently to medicinal herbs.

For example, the tendency to allergic reactions often increases during pregnancy, and allergies can suddenly cause thoseproducts and other factors that the organism tolerated before pregnancy. Therefore, some herbal preparations during pregnancy can cause an allergic reaction, and it is very difficult to predict in advance which collection component the organism will respond with allergy. Even if the components of the collection are transported individually by the body, their combination may not "like" it.

Also, some herbs that are safe for the body at all other times, during pregnancy can cause harm. Some herbs (for example, oregano) cancause uterine bleeding. And some increase the tone of the uterus, and this can cause a miscarriage. If the composition of medicinal fees includes liquorice (liquorice), oregano, ginseng, fennel, thyme, crow, elm rusty, fenugreek, marsh mint, wormwood, hops, blackberry, sage, hyssop medicinal, it is not recommended to drink such doses during pregnancy.

What other herbs are not recommended for use during pregnancy? The usual mint, which seems to us all quiteharmless, can adversely affect lactation, the same effect is possessed by St. John's wort. Therefore, do not recommend drinking dues with these herbs in the last trimester of pregnancy. Also, do not advise to use fees, which include herbs with a high content of alkaloids and essential oils. Such charges during pregnancy can adversely affect the central nervous system of both mother and future child.

A tansy, which is part of the collection of stress, can increase the tone of the uterus and blood pressure. Often used by all of us under stress valerian can negatively influence the work of the digestive tract atlong-term use, and its high doses can cause the opposite effect to the expected, and only increase nervousness. And it's not recommended to be nervous to future mothers.

What other charges during pregnancy can be dangerous? Disrupt the normal course of pregnancy and even cause miscarriage can aloe tree, barberry ordinary, medicinal lover, buckthorn fragrant, Tangut rhubarb, radish sowing, parsley curly. Allergic predisposition of the fetus can cause a turn and strawberry, and disturb the normal development of the fetus - spinach, sorrel and sea kale.

Problems from the gastrointestinal tract (heartburn, flatulence, nausea) can be "hawk" Ledum wild boar, sweet potato, celandine large. St. John's wort and an immortelle sandy increase blood pressure; ayr marsh, cornflower blue, elecampane high, madder dye, juniper berries, rhododendron golden, dill odorous and celery odorous negatively affect the work of the kidneys.

And such plants as a birdwoman, a medicinal herb, a cat's foot (immortelle), a nettle, a corn (stigmas), a common ragwort affect blood clotting, which can complicate the course of labor and provoke the DIC syndrome. A dandelion medicinal, walnut, lemon balm, Goose Goatee, black currant, yarrow and some other plants can disrupt a hormonal background.

As you can see, many medicinal herbs,safe in "normal times", can harm the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. So, this means that you can not drink at pregnancy? You can, of course, only carefully. Before resorting to phytotherapy, be sure to consult a doctor. He will say whether you can use this or that collection.