CAROLINA HERBS!!!

UNSAFE HERBS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN  Part  2

In my last blog I listed herbs that would cause birth defects and toxic problems for women that are pregnant.  In this blog I am going to discuss herbs that cause internal bleeding and uterine contractions and  herbs that can cause miscarriage. 

Let me mention at the onset that we all have our own views about subjects such as abortion. I also have mine.  None of the information here is meant by me to abort a child.  I am bringing to people's attention the dangerous herbs. Children are precious and we should  not want to risk harming them in any way.

Herbs that will cause uterine bleeding and contractions and/or miscarriage:  These should not be taken during the entire 9 months.  I am mixing in those herbs that are unsafe after or before a certain time period.  If the are not safe after 3 months, to my way of thinking, they are not safe during any period of the pregnancy.

AGAVE                           can cause uterine bleeding and miscarriage.

ALOE VERA JUICE.      Uterine contractions and diarrhea.   (avoid during breastfeeding as well)

AMERICAN MANKDRAK       uterine stimulant

ANGELICA ATROPURPUREA   can cause strong contractions and lead to miscarriage if taken during the early stages of pregnancy. Promotes the growth of fibroid and increase risk of  postpartum hemorrhage.

ASHWAGANDHA  may cause miscarriage 

BARBERRY  can cause uterine bleeding and miscarriage

BEE BALM BERGAMOT, OSWEGO TEA   uterine bleeding; miscarriage 

BEET LEAVES  uterine bleeding; miscarriage

BIRTHROOT, BETH ROOT (trillium erectum)uterine bleeding; miscarriage

BIRTHWORT ( aristolochia clematitis)uterine stimulant; miscarriage

BISTORT, SNAKEWEED       miscarriage

BITTER APPLE  ( citrulus colocynthis)   highly poisonous! Uterine bleeding and miscarriage

BITTER ORANGE PEEL  uterine bleeding; miscarriage

BITTERWOOD, QUASSIA   miscarriage

BLACK COHOSH    uterine stimulant, contractions, postpartum hemorrhage

BLAZING STAR   miscarriage

BLUE COHOSH   uterine stimulant

BURDOCK ROOT   uterine stimulant; miscarriage

BUCHU                 miscarriage

BUCKTHORN BARK   may trigger contractions

BUKTHORN FRUIT      may cause miscarriage 

CALENDULA         external use is safe. Internal use can cause uterine bleeding and miscarriage

CALIFORNIA POPPY   miscarriage 

CAMPHOR       uterine bleeding; miscarriage

CASCARA SAGRADA      may trigger contractions

CATNIP       miscarriage

CELERY     uterine stimulant; miscarriage

CHASTEBERRY       can cause hormonal changes and uterine bleeding

CHICORY        uterine bleeding; miscarriage

CINCHONA     uterine bleeding; miscarriage 

CINNAMON      uterine bleeding; miscarriage 

CITRONELLA (LEMON GRASS)      uterine bleeding; miscarriage 

CITRUS FRUITS       excess intake can result in uterine stimulation 

COCOA  and COFFEE,   KOLA NUT     contains caffeine,which has been linked to miscarriage, low birth weight, premature delivery and birth defects.

COLIUS            uterine bleeding; miscarriage 

COLOMBO          paralysis;uterine contractions

CORN POPPY        miscarriage; infant death 

COTTON ROOT       uterine bleeding ; miscarriage 

We've only discussed herbs that start with A, B, C .  As you can see, there are a lot of herbs. I'll continue with some more in the next couple of days.