Herbal Remedies for Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is a condition during the first few weeks or months of pregnancy where a woman experiences nausea and vomiting, especially in the morning. It is probably hormone-related.

Herbal anti-nauseants are often recommended, along with stomach heat-clearing herbs, and antispasmodics. Note: golden seal and other herbs containing the yellow alkaloid berberine (coptis, phellodendron, barberry, Oregon grape root) should be strictly avoided during pregnancy. Recommended diet: Calming Diet, Kitcharee.

Herbs Used To Treat Morning Sickness

HerbTreatment SupportApplication
Gingeranti-nauseanttincture, capsule, tea
Lavenderanti-nauseanttea, essential oil (inhaled)
Peachsedative, anti-nauseantcold infusion
Peppermintanti-nauseanttea
Perillaanti-nauseanttea
Wild Yamanti-nauseanttincture, tea
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