So I was wondering if these plants are possible to smoke while taking the pill, or if not, if there was another kind.

23-year-old woman3 years ago
Hello, I am taking the birth control pill Yaz and I was wondering if smoking legal herbs (mullein, passionflower, raspberry leaves, sage or damiana) could increase my health risks, or if these plants could contradict the properties of the pill.
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Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago
Hello 😊
There are no known interactions between the herbs you mention and the birth control pill. However, since these natural herbs have been little studied, it is impossible for me to say that their use with the birth control pill is 100% safe and secure. Therefore, one must be cautious when using them. 
As for how to take them: smoking anything (yes, even legal and natural herbs!) can lead to severe lung damage, which I obviously don't wish on you. Also, smoking (inhaled or secondhand) can increase your risk of "spotting ", i.e., having slight bleeding or colored discharge outside of your usual period. I recommend that you ask about oral ingestion instead, in the form of tisane for example. 
Don't hesitate if I can help you further 😊
Véronique Leclerc, pharmacy intern (under the supervision of Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist)

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