It is not advisable for a pregnant woman to use nettle, since this plant is an emmenagogue. It can therefore cause serious risks during pregnancy; however, in the final days of pregnancy, it may be taken in a small amount to help facilitate childbirth.
What the science says: pregnancy, medicinal plants
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — the studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Pregnancy
Ginger is the go-to natural remedy for pregnancy nausea (J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 2022) (J Am Board Fam Med, 2014); dates in late pregnancy ease labor (Explore, 2021); iron and folic acid are monitored (Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 2023). Precaution: many plants are not recommended during pregnancy (essential oils, hormonal plants, purgatives, fenugreek) — do not take any supplement without the advice of your midwife or doctor.
Medicinal plants: using them properly
Moringa, for example, has shown an effect on blood sugar according to a meta-analysis (Molecules, 2021), and its safety has been reviewed (Phytother Res, 2015); more generally, plants act — and therefore interact: the review of plants for anxiety (Pharmacol Res, 2022) or for painful periods (J Int Med Res, 2020) reminds us of this. Precaution: follow the dosages, avoid combining many plants, check compatibility with your medications, pregnancy, or breastfeeding; buy quality plants from a controlled source.
