Safe tea's during first trimester?

Im really confused regarding safe non-caffinated teas. I figured herbal teas would be best since they are caffeine free so I started reading some sites and some people say some teas are safe but other say differently.



I really enjoy drinking Lipton Herbal Lemon tea. It contains hibiscus, rose hips, orange peel, roasted chicory root, lemon grass and citric acid.



Can anyone help me to figure out if this would be safe to drink? I am 8 weeks and 3 days.
Safe tea's during first trimester?
You should not have hibiscus.



Which teas are not safe?

Many of the herbs used for teas, when taken in large or medicinal amounts, can potentially stimulate the uterus and induce miscarriage. These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.



Although some midwives use raspberry leaf (also known as red raspberry leaf) to aid delivery, its effectiveness hasn't been proven. In any case, it should be used only near term and under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Avoid the rest of the herbs in this list during pregnancy and lactation.



Note: You can still eat food that contains herbs like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea — and not as potent (the brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals of the herbs).



Among other reasons to avoid certain herbs used in teas:



? Coca (also known as mate de coca) contains small amounts of cocaine.



? Comfrey, kava root, skullcap, valerian, and woodruff may damage your liver.



? Lobelia contains nicotine.



? Mate (or yerba mate) can contain as much caffeine as coffee.



None of these herbs should be taken while you're pregnant or nursing.
Reply:Most teas are unsafe if you drink too much of them, but stay away from teas with any of these herbs : anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (me huang), hibiscus, horehound, lemon grass, licorice root, mugwort, rosemary, sage, sassafras, even red raspberry leaf. Red raspberry leaf is commonly used by midwives to stimulate the uterus and can therefore induce a miscarriage.
Reply:There are a few companies like Traditional Medicinals that have a tea called 'Pregnancy Tea'. It's mostly red raspberry leaf- with strengthens the uterus. I've been drinking peppermint tea, which is very good for helping the digestion. The lipton tea that you are drinking sounds fine. And even the occasional cup of caffeine is totally fine- I drank some black tea this morning- because I am SO tired- I'm 8 weeks pregnant also! Congrats on your pregnancy:)
Reply:i know how u feel, 10 weeks tomorrow and i feel like i cant eat or drink anything!! I would say have it, dont think it can harm anything, im not a bad mum but they didnt have any of this stuff around a hundred years and people didnt come out with loads of disabilities! Im sure you can though on a serious note! if it dont have a warning on the back of the pack you should be fine! x
Reply:There's a brand called "Celestial Seasonings", they are caffeine free and come in all flavors ( I suggest the red vanilla, it's delicious!!). You can find them in any grocery store.
Reply:I love lipton. It sounds like it should be safe, but I've never been pregnant, so I'd call your geinacologyst (ZOMG so hard to spell) or at least pediatrician, some sort of doctor. They should know.
Reply:Ive been having the same question over teas so just to be safe ive stuck to hot lemon and orange water made with fresh fruit...but after finding this link i think im gonna brew up some red rasberry leaves.

Hope you find it useful too:



* Red Raspberry Leaf (Likely Safe) - Rich in iron, this herb has helped tone the uterus, increase milk production, decrease nausea, and ease labor pains. Many of the “Pregnancy Teas” commonly contain Red Raspberry leaf to help promote uterine health during pregnancy.

There is some controversy about whether this should be used throughout pregnancy or just in the second and third trimester, so many health care providers will remain cautious and only recommend using it after the first trimester.

* Peppermint Leaf (Likely Safe) - Helpful in relieving nausea/morning sickness and flatulence.

* Lemon Balm (Likely Safe) - Has a calming effect and helps relieve irritability, insomnia and anxiety.

* Ginger root (Possibly Safe) -Helps relieve nausea and vomiting.

* Dandelion (Insufficient Reliable Information Available) - Rich in Vitamin A, calcium and iron; dandelion root and leaf can also help relieve mild edema and nourish the liver.

* Chamomile (German) (Insufficient Reliable Information Available) - High in calcium and magnesium; also helps with sleeplessness and inflammation of joints.

* Nettles (Stinging Nettles) -(Likely Unsafe-see note ) High in vitamins A, C, K, calcium, potassium and iron. Used in many “Pregnancy Teas” because it is a great all-around pregnancy tonic. (*Note on the safety of Nettles: Natural Medicines Database gives Nettles a rating of Likely Unsafe, even though it is used in countless pregnancy teas and recommended by most midwives and herbalists. This may be in relation to which part of the Nettles plant is used, the root or the leaves, and how much is used. According to other sources, the use of Nettles is encouraged during pregnancy because of all its health benefits.2)

* Rose Hips (Insufficient Reliable Information Available) - Very good source of Vitamin C and helps boost the immune system.

* Alfalfa (Possibly Unsafe) - Has Vitamin A, D, E and K; particularly good in later pregnancy to boost Vitamin K, which helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

* Yellow Dock (Possibly Unsafe) - Used to help treat anemia in pregnant women due to the high level of iron. Also contains Vitamins A, C and calcium. *(this may also be used as a laxative - talk with your health care provider about the use of Yellow Dock during pregnancy).