Herbs to avoid while pregnant

I thought it would be good to deal with herbs pregnant ladies should or should not handle during their pregnancy. I am sure this comes up quite a bit in magickal rituals and spells. I have compiled a list of herbs that should not be used by pregnant witches or digested. Of course, the baneful herbs we all know and know even if we are pregnant not to use them. I have had some ask, “it is ok to handle and use these herbs if you wear protective gloves.” I would highly advice against this. Your hands might be protected but the rest of your body that isn’t. These herbs can absorb through your clothing and get on your skin. Some of them are harmful to the fetus. My best advice, if you are pregnant leave these herbs alone.

Here is the list of herbs that you need to avoid, I hope you find it helpful.

I am not a doctor or of the medical profession so please seek medical advice before using herbs.

Angelica – stimulates suppressed menstruation Black Cohosh – uterine stimulant – mostly used during labor Blue Cohosh – a stronger uterine stimulant Borage oil – a uterine stimulant – use only during the last few days of pregnancy Comfrey – can cause liver problems in mother and fetus – use only briefly, externally only, for treating sprains and strains – Dong Quai – may stimulate bleeding Elder – do not use during pregnancy or lactation Fenugreek – uterine relaxant Goldenseal – too powerful an antibiotic for the developing fetus, also should not be used if nursing Henbane – highly toxic Horsetail – too high in silica for the developing fetus Licorice Root – can create water retention and/or elevated blood pressure Motherwort – stimulates suppressed menstruation Mugwort – can be a uterine stimulant Nutmeg – can cause miscarriage in large doses Pennyroyal Leaf – stimulates uterine contractions (NOTE: Pennyroyal essential oil should not be used by pregnant women at any time!) – do not handle if pregnant or nursing Rue – strong expellant Shepherd’s Purse – used only for haemorrhaging during/after childbirth Uva Ursi – removes too much blood sugar during pregnancy and nursing Yarrow – uterine stimulant

Aloe Vera – The leaves are strongly purgative and should not be taken internally.

Please do your own research as this list is not exhaustive.

I am not a doctor or of the medical profession so please seek medical advice before using herbs.

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