What kinds of spices and herbs should pregnant women avoid?

Question

What kinds of spices and herbs should pregnant women avoid?

Answer 1

Spices and herbs for culinary use are not contraindicated in pregnancy. It is when you use herbs and spices medicinally that you need to be careful.

Answer 2

Pennyroyal can cause miscarriage in humans and cats

Answer 3

Parley.

My herb book says that pregnant women should not eat large amounts of it. (but what is a large amount)

but after the baby is born eating 1/2 cup a day will help tone the uterus and promote lactation

Raspberry leaf tea.

again it causes uterine contractions.

but my herb book says that once you start to get contractions drink one cup of the tea to bring on full labour.

I have been told large amounts of pineapple as well.