How Much Oregano Should Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 6 May 2017

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Sat, 6 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : I am 38 weeks pregnant. I ate a spoonful of peanut butter with a bunch of oregano on it. Then I read that you're not supposed to have too much oregano during pregnancy. How much is too much? Is a spoonful of the dried spice dangerous? I think I've only had a few contractions, nothing too major.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic
There is nothing to worry as oregano taken once in a while will not affect Mother or baby
So nothing active needs to be done
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng