Side effects by Julia Rocha
Bachelor in Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Brazil
- If used in exaggerated amounts, epazote can cause gastrointestinal problems such as gastroenteritis and others effects such as headache, dizziness, mouth or throat irritation and skin irritation. Still, it would be necessary to ingest a very large amount of the herb to see any serious adverse effects. Therefore, as long as it is used in moderation, epazote is able to bring several benefits to your body.
- Pregnant or lactating women are advised to avoid consuming epazote due to properties that can induce abortion or harm the health of the fetus or the baby.
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Side effects by Christos Sittas
MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · UK
- Epazote has been traditionally used as a contraceptive and a substance to provoke abortion, so it is not advised to be consumed by pregnant women. However, clinical evidence lacks to verify these claims.
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