i had the startbucks passion iced tea and now i read it contains no caffine but has hibiscus extracts. not sure if it can harm my baby. am 18weeks. anyone else had herbal teas? anyone aware of hibiscus effects?
2007-12-03 03:49:59 · 7 answers · asked by snoopy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
has anyone had the tazo passion tea while pregnant?
2007-12-03 05:01:11 · update #1
has anyone had the tazo passion tea while pregnant?
2007-12-03 05:01:12 · update #2
I found this at www.babycenter.com
It says that's hibiscus isn't safe.
Which teas are not safe?
Many of the herbs used for teas, when taken in large or medicinal amounts, can potentially stimulate the uterus and induce miscarriage. These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.
Although some midwives use raspberry leaf (also known as red raspberry leaf) to aid delivery, its effectiveness hasn't been proven. In any case, it should be used only near term and under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Avoid the rest of the herbs in this list during pregnancy and lactation.
Note: You can still eat food that contains herbs like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea — and not as potent (the brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals of the herbs).
Among other reasons to avoid certain herbs used in teas:
• Coca (also known as mate de coca) contains small amounts of cocaine.
• Comfrey, kava root, skullcap, valerian, and woodruff may damage your liver.
• Lobelia contains nicotine.
• Mate (or yerba mate) can contain as much caffeine as coffee.
None of these herbs should be taken
2007-12-03 03:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check the link below, it gives you a few things that are dos and donts for herbal teas, hibiscus it fine though, so enjoy, and good luck with your pregnancy
2007-12-03 03:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by deni 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually a Hhibiscus extracts Hhibiscus Suff- something can't remember is being tested for pregnancy weight loss post partum. So maybe in a couple of years it will be something.
2007-12-03 03:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hibiscus Tea While Pregnant
2016-06-20 12:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably not drink it since you are not aware of possible effects of hibiscus.
2007-12-03 03:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by oshkosh94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
herbal teas doesnt hurm you.who said that???
2007-12-03 03:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by aida 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-12-03 03:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋