Chamomille Tea and Pregnancy

I was reading through the Q & A section and noticed that there are quite a few women that are pregnant.  This is also true in the Advice section as well so I thought I would write a tiny bit of advice regarding Chamomille Tea.

I usually drink this tea at night and it has a relaxing effect, however, I was advised not to drink this tea during my pregnancy as it could cause a miscarriage.  I never thought of a tea being able to do this but it can cause it.  Since I do not want to be to lengthy about it I will provide the link where you may read some information regarding it.

As with anything during pregnancy, moderation is always the best.  And always ask your doctor if there is something you are not sure of while you are pregnant.

I hope that this will help out in a small way and Congratulations to all of you beautiful women that are pregnant at the moment.  Enjoy this time as it is so very special.

Link for information on Chamomille Tea ( you will see in the warning section regarding pregnancy but I will paste it here as well)

www.herbalsafety.utep.edu/facts.asp

Chamomile is included in the “Generally Regarded As Safe” (GRAS) list by the FDA.

•Do not ingest large amounts of chamomile tea during pregnancy, since some of the plant’s ingredients may cause uterine contractions.

•Alcohol present in some chamomile containing eyewashes may irritate the eyes.

• Highly concentrated hot teas may cause nausea and vomiting.

•People allergic to other plants belonging to the Daisy family, such as ragweed, elecampane and arnica for example, may be susceptible to cross-hypersensitivity with Chamomile.

•Asthmatic patients should employ chamomile tea with caution, especially if they are allergic to these plants.

•Chamomile may cause allergies either by direct contact with the plant, employing it as an eye wash, skin cream or drinking the tea.

•Enemas containing chamomile preparations may be dangerous if applied to patients during labor, due to possible allergic reactions.

• Chamomile may interfere with blood clotting, do not use together with aspirin, warfarin or other substances that possess anticoagulant (blood-thinning) action.

•Do not ingest Chamomile products concurrently with diazepam or other sedative medications, since this may increase the potency of the drugs.

Disclaimer
Before you decide to take any medicinal herb or herbal supplement, be sure to consult with your health care professional first. Avoid self-medication and self-diagnosis: Always be on the safe side!

(Safety Precautions and Disclaimer copied from Herbal Safety Website)

Sincerely,

Aaliyah