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The beneficial properties of oregano (oregano) have been known since time immemorial. The plant is widely used in folk medicine. Grass can not only help cope with ailments, but also cause harm. Oregano is contraindicated for internal consumption during pregnancy. The chemical composition of the herb increases the level of estrogen in the blood, which can cause miscarriage. But there are no contraindications for the external use of oregano.
Is it possible to drink tea with oregano during pregnancy?
When used correctly, oregano tea can relieve many ailments and help prevent their occurrence. When planning pregnancy, some women use oregano decoction, as it has a beneficial effect on the entire body.
But during the period when a woman is preparing to become a mother, especially in the early stages, its use can cause premature termination of pregnancy.
Oregano during early pregnancy
Pregnant women in the 1st trimester are not recommended to drink tea with oregano or add the herb as a seasoning to food. During the early stages of pregnancy, the baby's brain and nervous system are developing. During this period, doctors recommend abandoning any medications and herbal decoctions in order to avoid abnormal development.
In addition, the components included in the chemical composition of oregano cause uterine bleeding and lead to spontaneous abortion.
The use of oregano during pregnancy as part of medicinal sedative preparations will lead to disastrous consequences.
Oregano during pregnancy in the second trimester
Oregano can be harmful to health throughout the entire period of pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women should not drink tea with oregano in the second trimester.
Internal use of the herb is dangerous for women who have uterine hypertonicity and complications such as preeclampsia. Restrictions apply to young mothers whose age does not exceed 20 years, as well as women who have crossed the 33-year mark.
A woman will be able to enjoy teas with oregano after the birth of her child. Nursing mothers, if there is no individual intolerance, are strongly recommended to include oregano decoction in their diet, as it improves lactation.
Oregano during late pregnancy
It is also dangerous for pregnant women to drink tea with oregano in the later stages. Internal use of the herb remains prohibited.But for cosmetic purposes, oregano-based decoctions can be used externally. The risk of premature birth remains if you use creams and masks based on oregano extract uncontrollably. Substances easily enter the body of the mother and baby, absorbed through the blood.
Use for cosmetic purposes
During pregnancy, hormonal changes occur in a woman's body. In this regard, there is a malfunction of the sebaceous glands (acne), inflammation of the skin.
To keep your skin in order during pregnancy, it is recommended to wash your face with products prepared using the herb oregano.
Decoction for oily skin
For a decoction of 0.5 liters of water, take 5 tbsp. spoons of dry oregano.
Cooking algorithm:
- Pour the grass into a saucepan and fill it with water.
- After the broth boils, remove it from the heat and allow to cool. In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is allowed to take a steam bath for the face.
- After complete cooling, the broth is filtered. Drain into a convenient container.
The decoction is applied to the face using a cotton pad twice a day - morning and evening. After a 14-day course of therapy, a week break is taken. Then another course of cleansing procedures is carried out.
Cosmetic ice
To prepare cosmetic ice, take 2 tbsp per 250 ml of boiling water. spoons of oregano.
Recipe:
- Oregano is poured with boiling water and infused.
- After two hours, filter the tincture. The liquid is poured into ice molds and sent to the freezer.
Rub the skin of the face and neck with ice cubes in the morning.
Tonic for washing
Washing with oregano tincture has a beneficial effect not only on the skin, but also helps reduce headaches. Tonic for washing during pregnancy is prepared from 6 tbsp. spoons of oregano and 750 ml of boiling water.
Cooking algorithm:
- The grass is poured with boiling water and placed in a warm, dark place for 5-7 hours.
- The tonic is filtered and poured into a container.
During pregnancy, wash your face with oregano infusion 2-3 times a day.
Hair care
The effects of oregano decoctions and tinctures on hair and scalp:
- restore the structure of hair follicles;
- enhance growth;
- reduce the process of hair loss;
- normalize the fat balance of the skin, eliminate dandruff;
- protect from harmful environmental influences.
To prepare a rinse aid, take 2 tbsp per 250 ml of water. spoons of oregano.
How to cook:
- The grass is placed in a saucepan, filled with water, and sent to the fire.
- After boiling, remove the broth from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature, then strain.
The decoction is used after washing your hair. There is no need to rinse the conditioner from your hair with clean water.
After the first use, the hair becomes coarser and the skin may become dry. This is due to the fact that oregano has tanning properties. If the feeling of dryness does not go away, it is better not to use oregano decoction as a rinse.
Treatment of wounds and abrasions
Oregano has not only antifungal but also antibacterial properties
During pregnancy, oregano can be used with caution to treat cuts, abrasions and wounds, since the substances contained in the herb can replace a number of antibiotics.
An infusion for treating wounds is prepared from 2 tbsp. spoons of herbs and 250 ml of boiling water.Oregano is infused for one hour, then filtered. During pregnancy, wounds are washed with a decoction twice a day. If the wound is inflamed, the number of treatments is increased to five per day.
Use in aromatherapy
Oregano oil is used for aromatherapy purposes. But here, too, caution is required. The main thing is that the product does not get on the skin, as the circulatory system will quickly spread it throughout the body.
Benefits of external use of oregano during pregnancy:
- when inhaled, relieves symptoms of migraine and runny nose;
- The aroma normalizes the functioning of the nervous system. A pillow with the addition of a few drops of oregano oil will help cope with stress, improve your mood, and relieve insomnia.
Scientists have found that if a pregnant woman inhales the aroma of oregano, her body's defenses increase. They help resist bacterial and viral diseases. This is especially true during the cold season.
When using aromatic therapy during pregnancy, it is recommended to use the product in minimal quantities.
Possible harm and contraindications
If a woman suspects pregnancy and is delayed, tea, decoctions and infusions based on oregano are contraindicated. Tarragon provokes bleeding, which can be fatal. Also contraindications to the use of oregano herb are:
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- duodenal ulcer;
- individual intolerance.
When, after external use of oregano-based decoctions, redness, itching, signs of peeling and swelling are observed on the skin of a pregnant woman, the use of the product should be discontinued. The condition should be reported to the doctor who is caring for the pregnancy.
Sometimes in the later stages of sore throat and diseases of the oral cavity, rinsing with a decoction of oregano is prescribed. In this case, the product is used with extreme caution. When rinsing, the broth should not be swallowed.
Oregano essential oil, produced in industrial enterprises, often causes an allergic reaction in pregnant women.
Conclusion
Oregano is contraindicated for internal use during pregnancy. Oregano-based decoctions and infusions can be used externally, but use extreme caution. Perhaps, in the later stages of pregnancy, a one-time violation of the rules will not cause harm to health. But ignoring the ban in the first and second semester is fraught with uterine bleeding.
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