Is echinacea safe during pregnancy?

33-year-old woman2 years ago

14 weeks pregnant. My partner is starting a cold. Is there anything I can take to prevent it? Is it possible to take echinacea during pregnancy?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Good morning, ma'am,

Echinacea is not recommended during pregnancy. The best prevention will be basic hygiene measures such as distancing yourself (if possible) and frequent hand washing.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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