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Herbs to avoid during pregnancy
Here is a list of things to avoid during pregnancy...Some of them are useful after the onset of labor or to promote an overdue labor but should be avoided other wise for they cause uterine contractions, or contain steriods and could cause miscarriage and/or premature labor. When taking alcohol tinctures in pregnancy/during lactation always place the tincture in a cup and pour boiling water into it to cause the alcohol to evaporate. This is also good to do if giving tinctures to children.
Ginseng
Hops
Sage (also decreases lactation)
Agave
Licorice
Basil
Caraway Seed
Celery Seed
Ginger
fresh Horseradish
Savory
Marjoram
Nutmeg
Rosemary
Saffron
Parsley
Tarragon
Thyme
Watercress
Golden Seal Root
Black Cohosh
Blessed Thistle
Blue Cohosh
Cramp Bark
Damiana
Don Quai
False Unicorn
Pennyroyal
Sarsaparilla
Saw Palmetto
Squaw Vine
Wild Yam
Yarrow
Cayenne
Arbor Vitae
Barberry
Feverfew
Juniper
Lady'd Mantle
Mistletoe
Motherwort
Mugwort
Myrrh
Pokeroot
Rue
Shepherd'd Purse
Southernwood
Tansy
Wormwood
Angelica
Bitter Orange
Cinnamon
Cowslip
Elder Bark
Fennel
Fenugreek
Lavender
Rhubarb Root
Senna
Vervain
Wood Betony
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Herbs that promote a healthy pregnancy or may help facilitate a slow or overdue labor.
Red Raspberry - tea - this is good for your whole pregnancy and is said to coordinate contractions and make labor shorter.
Evening Primrose Oil, three capsules daily for up to a week may ripen the cervix
Black Cohosh tincture may be taken after the onset of labor -10 drops hourly should have a noticeable effect in 3-4 hours
Blue Cohosh tincture 3-8 drops in a glass of warm water or tea is very effective in starting labor. Repeat every half hour until contractions are regular.
PERSONALLY SPEAKING: I feel "the apple will fall when it is ripe" - and unless you are seriously pass due and your midwife or doctor is concerned about the health of your baby, I would consider all the options before attempting to induce labor.
NOTE:The information here is general, not specific to individuals and their particular circumstances. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a health care professional. The reader should consult their own medical practitioner with respect to symptoms that may require a diagnosis or medical attention.
So basically the best thing to do is drink lots of red raspberry tea and WAIT!!! Actually I found if I started a really BIG project that couldn't possibly be finished by someone else or in a few days was a sure way to cause labor to start!!
People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.
~Lee Mildon
ANEMIA: Anemia due to pregnancy can be corrected by taking edible clay capsules or a complete mineral tablet. BEET POWDER.
