Why does my favorite tea, Honey Peach Ginger by Celestial Seasonings suggest that I consult my HCP if pregnant or nursing? Well, I have been using it while nursing, but now being pregnant, what could the risks be? I thought the ginger might be good for a queasy stomach. Thanks for any ideas or advice.
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It is probably just a cover your butt type of thing, but what type of herbs does it have in it? I have heard that licorice should be avoided in early pregnancy.
Oh, here is a link I found. I don't know how accurate it is, but you could check your tea and check this site to see if it is on the herbs to avoid: http://pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/herbs.htm
OK, I'm off to have some licorice root tea with a liberal dose of cayenne now.
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Oh, here is a link I found. I don't know how accurate it is, but you could check your tea and check this site to see if it is on the herbs to avoid: http://pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/herbs.htm
OK, I'm off to have some licorice root tea with a liberal dose of cayenne now.
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Because every supplement - or product that contains herbs to improve health - carries that warning.
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Here is another link I found: http://www.healthyherbalnutrients.com/pregnancy.html
Again, I have no idea about who sponsors this site or how accurate the info is. I notice this site says to avoid peppermint leaf. I've been drinking pepppermint leaf tea off and on just because I like the flavor and it has no caffeine. My box of tea has no warnings on it.
Again, I have no idea about who sponsors this site or how accurate the info is. I notice this site says to avoid peppermint leaf. I've been drinking pepppermint leaf tea off and on just because I like the flavor and it has no caffeine. My box of tea has no warnings on it.
Well, as far as licorice, ginger, cinnamin, and peppermint go, they are all safe for pregnancy. In fact licorice, peppermint, and ginger are all wonderful for helping ease queeziness in the first trimester!
Practically all nutritional supplements, herbs & herbal teas, etc carry so-called "warnings". It is just a stupid procedure brought about by the FDA... basically no company that is not a "conventional" drug or medicine company can claim cures through their products, and since they can claim no cures they are not responsible for any harm that the products may produce. It's just a blanket warning, drink the tea without worry!
Practically all nutritional supplements, herbs & herbal teas, etc carry so-called "warnings". It is just a stupid procedure brought about by the FDA... basically no company that is not a "conventional" drug or medicine company can claim cures through their products, and since they can claim no cures they are not responsible for any harm that the products may produce. It's just a blanket warning, drink the tea without worry!
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