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Advice and help needed - use of herbs in pregnancy

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yandresyuk · 22/02/2013 14:18

Ladies, yesterday I purchased a Niel's Yard night face cream. I put it on, however, then checked the list of ingredients. I know i should have done it before, but what can I do. I then saw that it contained comfrey leaf extract, and when I checked on the internet it turned out the use of comfrey (even topical use) was contraindicated in pregnancy. I of course washed the cream off right away (but about 15 minutes passed in total while i had the cream on). I was wondering if anyone has experience with this herb? Should I be worried or nothing could have happened to harm the baby in that span of time?

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HPsauceonbaconbuttiesmmm · 22/02/2013 16:19

Really wouldn't worry, but they're a good company and I'm sure a quick phone call or email will out your mind at rest.

ZuleikaD · 22/02/2013 17:47

It's not a pharmaceutical product, it's a cosmetic, so by definition it cannot penetrate the skin. You'll be fine.

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