Can't eat shepherd's purse when pregnant?

Shepherd's purse is a very traditional vegetable and is indispensable in people's diet because it tastes very delicious, is rich in nutrients, and has excellent conditioning effects on the body. However, shepherd's purse contains some substances that are harmful to the human body, and long-term consumption may cause side effects. Especially pregnant women should be more careful. But can’t you eat shepherd’s purse when you are pregnant? Let’s take a look at the explanation below, I hope everyone can understand it.

Pregnant women cannot eat shepherd's purse. Because shepherd's purse contains a substance similar to oxytocin, when pregnant women eat it, it will stimulate the contraction of their uterus, eventually leading to bleeding in the lower body, and in severe cases it can even cause miscarriage in women. There is a folk saying in our country: "In spring, shepherd's purse is better than lamb and pork." This means that pregnant women should not eat shepherd's purse in spring. If pregnant women eat shepherd's purse, it can easily lead to pregnancy bleeding or fetal movement disorder, or even miscarriage. If you really crave it, wait until after you give birth to your baby.

Although mustard greens have benefits such as anti-cancer and lowering blood pressure, pregnant women cannot eat mustard greens. Because shepherd's purse contains substances that can stimulate the uterus and cause uterine contractions. Pregnant women who eat shepherd's purse are likely to suffer from abdominal pain, lower body bleeding and other symptoms, and in severe cases can even lead to miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women cannot eat shepherd's purse.

The shepherd's purse acid in shepherd's purse has a hemostatic effect and can be used to treat postpartum hemorrhage. In addition, shepherd's purse has the effects of improving immunity, lowering blood pressure, and anti-cancer. Mustard greens are rich in vitamin C, which can prevent scurvy. However, mustard greens are cool vegetables and pregnant women should not eat too much.

Shepherd's purse is high in vitamin C and carotene, which can enhance baby's immunity and improve baby's eyesight. The cellulose in mustard greens can promote baby's digestion, but shepherd's purse is cold and the baby's digestive ability is limited, so it is not advisable to eat too much. Some pickled mustard greens contain too much salt and are not suitable for babies.