Herbs contraindicated in pregnancy

It's no secret that pregnancy often occurs with various ailments. Women in this position are more susceptible to the influence of external factors due to weakened immunity. With various diseases during pregnancy, taking many medications is contraindicated, so women resort to the help of medicinal herbs. But not all herbs can be consumed by pregnant women. There are also dangerous herbs that can do harm in this position.

Parsley, in addition to vitamins, contains stimulators for muscle contraction, and the uterus too. When excessive use can harm a baby.

The tripartite sequence is used as a diaphoretic and diuretic. It disrupts the normal development of the fetus, provoking the formation of malformations in the fetus.

Hyssop medicinal increases the tone of the uterus, which increases the risk of abortion. Included in many fees.

Rhubarb Tangut is a laxative and cholagogue. With excessive use of this herb, the formation of bone tissue in the fetus may be impaired, since rhubarb contains a large amount of oxalic acid.

Tansy is a part of the collection: from anemia, swelling, headaches, from stress, etc. Tansy vulgaris increases the tone of the uterus, which can provoke miscarriage, raises blood pressure.

Air marsh is dangerous in pregnancy due to a pronounced diuretic effect. Eating calamus can harm a baby's development.

Cornflower ordinary is dangerous in pregnancy because of the cyanide complex and because of the diuretic effect. Also included is this herb in the composition of many medicinal collections (choleretic, cardiovascular, with eye diseases, etc.).

Wormwood with bitter overdose is also dangerous during pregnancy. This herb can provoke cramps, hallucinations and other mental disorders. It should be borne in mind that the body of a pregnant woman and a baby is more sensitive to chemicals, so the dose should be minimal. The wormwood is prescribed for chronic diseases of the digestive system, for the excitation of appetite, as a cholagogue.

Often with a cold, take various infusions of thyme and sage to get rid of cough and cold. But such herbs in pregnancy can provoke bleeding.

Myrtle oil, which is used as an antiseptic, in high doses can enhance the uterine tone.

Devyasil, which is part of the puerperium, during pregnancy can cause termination of pregnancy, as it increases muscle tone.

Fenugreek and fenugreek are a part of various spices - they increase the tone of the uterus.

Motherwort, which is valued for its calming effects, helps to strengthen menstruation, so during pregnancy, this herb is very dangerous.

Dangerous herbs for pregnant women who are considered to be poisonous

Worthy of a separate conversation is grass, which is considered poisonous. The fact is that, despite the fact that they are poisonous - they are also medicinal. Under the supervision of a phyto-therapeutist in small doses, these herbs are used in many diseases. But, pregnancy requires special attention. The pregnant woman herself and her baby are very sensitive to the active active substances of herbs. Therefore, it is better not to take such poisonous herbs during pregnancy.

To poisonous herbs are: black henbane, auran medicinal, high feline, medicinal gland, belladonna (belladonna), cocklebur cocktail. Medicinal soap, glossy spurge, forest cleaver, yellow eggplant, European chop, European bathing suit. Also striped tabby, wild bird cherry, loponosome-like Kirkason, comfrey, medicinal medicum, man's fern, caustic, horsetail, rustic odor, open lumbago, etc.

This list is far from complete. It must be remembered that before taking medicinal herbs during pregnancy, a specialist consultation is needed. Dangerous herbs during pregnancy can provoke miscarriages or cause development of vices in a child.