During pregnancy, it is not recommended to take Hydras tea or Bilberry tea, for example, because they may increase uterine contractions, increasing the risk of miscarriage or premature delivery.
Also, there are some teas that should be avoided in pregnancy because there is still no scientific proof that they are safe to use during that period. Therefore, it is important to consult the obstetrician or herbalist before using any tea in pregnancy, as it can harm the health of the baby and the pregnant woman.
Medicinal plants prohibited during pregnancy
Some teas that the pregnant and also women who are trying to conceive can not take or should avoid are:
| Boldo tea | Marigold tea | Cat Herbal Tea | Thyroid Tea |
Herbal Tea of Saint Kitts | Horsetail Tea | Ginseng tea | Verbena tea |
| Babosa tea | Ulm Tea | Rose Tea of Damascus | Viburno tea |
| Angelica root tea | Hydromassage tea | White Willow Tea | Juniper Tea |
| Celery Seed Tea | Herbal Tea of St John | Sage Tea | Agnocasto tea |
| Grapefruit tea | Hyssop's Tea | Sene Tea | Comfrey Tea |
| Tea of Aralia | Lavender Tea | Tea of the Leviticus | White Mistletoe Tea |
| Tea of Losna | Agripalma tea | Tanaceto tea | Incan tea |
| Borage tea | Burdock Tea | Clover Tea | Escher's Tea |
| Indian Chestnut Tea | Tea of Artemisia | Cinnamon tea | Licorice tea |
| Rosemary Tea | Pau D 'arco tea | Thyme tea | Fenugreek Tea |
| Cat's Claw Tea | Lemongrass tea | Eucalyptus tea | Thistle tea |
| Salsa Tea | Oregano Tea | Thistle tea | Espinheira-Santa Tea |
| Arnica tea | Arruda Tea | Tea of Barbatimão | Tea of Bucha paulista or cabacinha |
| Purple Ipee Tea | Stone Breaking Tea | Sucuuba tea | Glass tea |
| Tea of Camphor | Leather hat tea | Ginger tea* | Peppermint Tea ( Peppermint Peppermint ) |
Ginger should not be consumed in doses greater than 1g per body kg that the woman has until 11 weeks of gestation. Thus, taking up to 3 cups of this tea per day is not contraindicated during pregnancy.
Black tea, mate tea and green tea should also be avoided during pregnancy because they contain caffeine. Other teas such as Turmeric tea, Indian Clove tea and Dandelion tea, for example, are not totally contraindicated in pregnancy, however, their use should only be done under medical indication.
In addition, Sweetmeat oil is contraindicated in pregnancy because it can increase estrogen levels by stimulating menstruation. Also see which teas you can not take in breastfeeding.
Can pregnant women take chamomile tea?
Chamomile tea ( Matriaria recutita ) can be taken in pregnancy to treat colds, sinusitis, poor digestion, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness or difficulty sleeping, for example due to its soothing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
However, chamomile tea ( Chamaemelum nobile ) should not be consumed in pregnancy because it can cause miscarriage or injury to the fetus.
Here are some examples of teas that you can take in pregnancy at:
- Tea to soothe
- Remedy for nausea in pregnancy
- Remedy for Gases in Pregnancy
