It is clear to everyone that the period of pregnancy is not the right time for a variety of diseases. But, as luck would have it, it is when a woman is carrying her baby that something always happens: it feels sore in the throat, then her ears hurt, then her nose "does not breathe."
Of course, in these cases, no one wants to immediately turn to medications. Therefore, many try to use traditional medicine recipes with the traditional use of a variety of herbs. Making an independent decision to use this or that herb, pregnant women do not even think about the fact that some plants can be exactly more dangerous and harmful than medications during this period. An example is sage.
Should I use sage during pregnancy
Can sage be given during pregnancy? Absolutely not. Sage has a whole set of useful properties: it helps to strengthen memory and rejuvenation; eliminates frigidity, gynecological diseases, gastritis, gum disease; relieves fatigue and much more. But to women bearing their babies, it is categorically contraindicated. That is, sage during pregnancy should not be taken in any form. Do not forget that during this period you are responsible not only for yourself, but also for the one who is inside you. It is very important!
Why is sage so dangerous during pregnancy
What is this plant dangerous for the future mother and her baby?
- Sage has an effect on the hormonal background of a pregnant woman: there is a change in the amount of such hormones as estradiol and progesterone, the level of which is crucial in the development of the baby and the normal course of pregnancy. The first is significantly increased, and the second is reduced. An increase in the level of estradiol (which, incidentally, during pregnancy increases to the maximum permissible size) does not bode well. A decrease in progesterone can lead to a strong contraction of the uterus and an inevitable miscarriage.
- When using sage, the blood pressure of a pregnant woman can jump up sharply. It is very dangerous.
- The plant stimulates uterine contractions. The result may be premature birth or miscarriage.
- The use of grass can provoke the formation of blood clots, since the substances that make up the plant contribute to blood coagulation (that is, it becomes more viscous and its speed slows down). As a result, certain problems with blood circulation begin, which, as a result, lead to a lack of oxygen in the blood. And this necessarily affects the development of the baby.
- Sage can disrupt placental circulation, as a result of which the amount of oxygen and nutrients entering the baby is significantly reduced. This can cause slow growth and development of the fetus.
From the foregoing, it becomes clear that the use of sage is unsafe for both the mother and her baby.
Sage candies and lozenges
Many people wonder if it is possible lozenges, lozenges or sage tablets during pregnancy? In no case do not experiment. The fact is that in the process of resorption of candies or lozenges with sage, their active components will certainly get into the digestive tract and blood. This will create a certain threat to the normal bearing of the baby, provoking processes such as miscarriage, detachment of the placenta and childbirth ahead of time.
Pills are even worse than lozenges and lozenges, since the amount of active ingredients in them is approximately twice as large.
Sage in the early stages of bearing a child
The first trimester of pregnancy is a very dangerous period, since the internal organs of the baby are only just beginning to emerge. In this situation, the slightest interference can have dire consequences. During this period, one must be extremely careful in taking certain drugs. What can we say about sage, which includes a huge amount of chemically active substances. Their presence may adversely affect the laying of the organs and tissues of the child. Even a minimal amount of sage during pregnancy can be a cause of malformations. Therefore, take care of yourself and the health of your baby and do not use this plant at an early stage.
Sage in late pregnancy
Can sage be used during late pregnancy? Purely theoretically, during the third trimester (especially in the middle), childbirth can happen, although prematurely. Therefore, sage in this period simply categorically can not be taken, since its use can provoke a contraction of the uterus and, as a result, contractions.
Immediately before and after childbirth
Before birth and after, you should also not use dosage forms, which include sage. The reason is that a medicinal plant helps to reduce lactation (that is, to reduce the amount of breast milk). The child will have to be transferred to artificial feeding. And this is not at all good for the baby.
When can sage help a pregnant woman?
The medicinal properties and contraindications of sage indicate that this is a fairly useful plant, but not for pregnant women. They can only use it externally, with the following goals:
- prevention of varicose veins and reduction of edema;
- fatigue relief;
- improvement of the psychoemotional state;
- use as an antiseptic;
- the implementation of inhalations and rinses;
- conducting aromatherapy sessions.
Phlebeurysm
Sage baths are an excellent way to get rid of cramps, fatigue and reduce the feeling of heaviness in the legs.
The recipe is pretty simple:
- pour 5-6 tablespoons of chopped sage into a container;
- pour boiling water (1 liter) and cover with a lid;
- we insist until the temperature of the broth becomes comfortable;
- lower your legs into the container and hold for 20-25 minutes.
Important! All procedures (regardless of whether the bath is for the feet or gargling for the throat) can be performed only after consulting a doctor.
Improving the psycho-emotional state
If you have certain disorders of a psycho-emotional nature, then sage can help calm down. It is enough to add 2-4 drops of sage essential oil to the bath and take it. You will feel relaxed and feel light throughout your body.
You can stay in the bath for no more than 10-15 minutes, since longer inhalation of sage vapors can lead to nausea, pain in the lower abdomen and dizziness.
Gargle
To prepare a rinse, just one tablespoon of chopped sage is brewed with boiling water (one glass), insist for 30 minutes, and you can use it. This remedy helps with diseases such as stomatitis, periodontitis or tonsillitis.
Gargling with sage during pregnancy can only be allowed by a doctor. Perform these manipulations with caution, as there is a danger that part of the decoction through the oral cavity can very easily enter the digestive tract.
Inhalation with sage
Inhalation with sage during pregnancy is not at all contraindicated. After inhalation of vapors, the amount of active constituents of the plant entering the nasopharynx is minimal. It cannot cause any unwanted reactions. Inhalations help with sore throats and respiratory diseases, as they contribute to the discharge of sputum from the lungs. Inhalation of vapors is carried out using a kettle or inhaler, a special device for such "events".
Use sage during pregnancy according to the instructions:
- pour one tablespoon of chopped sage into the container;
- pour water - boiling water (1/2 cup), close the lid;
- we insist 15-20 minutes;
- add boiling water (3-4 glasses) to the infusion;
- the broth is ready for inhalation;
- pour it into the kettle and begin to inhale the vapors through the spout.
Sage for aromatherapy
Aromatherapy with sage helps to relax, relieve stress and get rid of depression. Improving your psycho-emotional state, you have a beneficial effect on the development and growth of the fetus.
In order for the healing particles of sage essential oil to enter the air, you need to purchase a special device that has a bowl inside that is designed for water (slightly warmed up), into which several drops of essential oil are added. A heat source (for example, a lighted candle) is located under the container. You need to breathe slowly and deeply.
Do not allow the liquid to boil: constantly add water at room temperature.
Why is sage so good for those who do not bear a child
If you are not pregnant, then you can safely use sage in any form. Moreover, the plant has a huge number of healing properties:
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Helps reduce sweating.
- It is a good remedy for the treatment of respiratory diseases.
- Relieves inflammatory processes in the oral cavity and larynx.
- It has beneficial effects not only on the intestines, but also on the stomach.
- It has anticonvulsant, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and emollient properties.
- It counteracts the development of oncological diseases.
- Relieves the condition with peptic ulcer.
- Beneficial effect on female and male organisms.
It is not for nothing that sage is called the “sacred herb of immortality” and “life savior”, and from Latin it is translated as “healing” and “promoting health”.
In custody
When the question arises of sage, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which were discussed in detail above, then there can be no two opinions: it is contraindicated for pregnant women, but not for everyone else.