Does anyone know what herbs should be avoided while nursing? I have a cold and want to drink some tea...but it seems like all of the medicinal herbal teas say it's unsafe during pregnancy and while nursing.
Right now I am sticking with Orange Zinger tea. I do have some Yogi Cold Season tea..but it has tons of herbs in it. Not sure what is safe and what isn't.
Thanks!!
Right now I am sticking with Orange Zinger tea. I do have some Yogi Cold Season tea..but it has tons of herbs in it. Not sure what is safe and what isn't.
Thanks!!
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Re: Herbal Tea
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 2:33 PManything that hasn't been tested in a randomized, controlled study has to be labeled "consult your doctor if preg or BF'ing"
doesn't mean it's safe or unsafe, just that it hasn't been tested.
on the other hand, if it says "UNSAFE during pregnancy" that's a different matter.
check lactmed:
toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen
or Kellymom site:
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Re: Herbal Tea
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 7:49 PMI've been drinking nettle tea both while pregnant and breastfeeding. It's really good for you and will help support you while recovering from a cold. Also, if I feel a cold or bug coming on I drink 10-15 drops of echinacea to 500mg of vitamin c (or a glass of oj) every 2 hours. That combo was recommended by my homeopath.
hope you feel better soon.
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