Rosemary in pregnancy: what you should pay attention to

Certain foods and herbs are not always allowed or well tolerated during pregnancy. Because they can affect the health of your unborn child. You can find out here whether this also applies to rosemary.

Rosemary allowed as a spice during pregnancy

Even during pregnancy, you do not have to do without the Mediterranean cuisine with rosemary. Because in these cases rosemary is usually only used in small quantities.

• If you only use rosemary in moderation as a spice in the kitchen, you don't have to do without the herb.
• Rosemary in itself has a labor-promoting effect. Consumed in small quantities, you do not have to be afraid of a normal pregnancy. It is only very important that you consume rosemary in a very small amount.
• If your pregnancy is going to be complicated, you should definitely avoid rosemary. Otherwise, you should discuss with your gynecologist whether you should avoid rosemary or not.

Essential oils of rosemary are prohibited

Essential rosemary oil promotes blood circulation. Therefore, it should never be used during pregnancy.

• The blow-promoting effect of the essential oil from rosemary is so much higher than in the form of a spice.
• Rosemary oil should therefore be avoided, especially in the first third of pregnancy. Therefore, you should not use rosemary oil even during a normal pregnancy.
• Because rosemary oil can severely damage the nervous system of your unborn baby.

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