"Simply Gargle" While Pregnant?

I couldn't say for sure about the SG (although sage is fine, rosemary is fine, as is the massive vitamin C -rose hips are a vitamin c source- )....

But for sure feel free to take extra vitC, and you can ALWAYS gargle with saltwater (kills strep).

If no one here has the answer...your pharmacist will know for sure.

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This is more of a response to some of the replies than to your original post.

Culinary use of rosemary and sage are not a problem during pregnancy. If there is a problem with these herbs during pregnancy, I would suspect it would come from larger doses associated with medicinal use.

That said, you're gargling with the stuff, so I don't see how you would ingest enough rosemary or sage to cause any harm. Ask your doc. Most of them have a phone number you can call with concerns.

Looks safe to me. If you are just gargling with it and not swallowing the Rosemary is completely safe.

I think you are supposed to stay away from Rosemary while pregnant. I would ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Do a google search with words like pregnant/pregnancy, herbs, dangerous, etc. to find a list of herbs not to use during pregnancy. My memory is that R. and sage are two not to use during pregnancy.

It's hard to wait, but I just put off most herbal products until after the baby comes....

I agree with one of the PP's that gargling salt water to help a sore throat is one of the best, safest and most natural things out there and it works! Then you can have a cup of tea with honey (and lemon), and then when done drinking that take a spoonful of honey, it will coat your throat and make it feel better!