Herbal Guide for Pregnancy
Herb | Cannabis Terpene(s) | Cannabis Strain(s) | Benefits | Pregnancy Symptoms | Trimester-Safe Usage |
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Catnip | Linalool, Myrcene | Lavender, Blue Dream | Calming, aids digestion | Anxiety, mild digestive issues | Safe in all trimesters in small amounts |
Horehound | Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene | Lemon Skunk, Super Lemon Haze | Soothes cough, supports respiratory health | Cough, congestion | Safe in small doses, best in 2nd & 3rd trimesters |
Goldenrod | Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene | Sour Diesel, Trainwreck | Anti-inflammatory, supports urinary health | Mild swelling, UTI support | Safe in all trimesters |
Elecampane | Limonene, Myrcene | Durban Poison, Blue Dream | Supports respiratory health | Cough, congestion | Safe in small amounts, best in 2nd & 3rd trimesters |
Angelica Root | Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene | OG Kush, GSC | Digestive support, anti-inflammatory | Digestion support, bloating | Use sparingly, best in 2nd & 3rd trimesters |
Burdock Leaf | Humulene, Beta-Caryophyllene | White Widow, GSC | Detoxifying, supports skin health | Skin irritation, mild swelling | Safe in all trimesters |
Sweet Violet | Ocimene, Beta-Caryophyllene | Jack Herer, Golden Pineapple | Calming, reduces inflammation | Anxiety, skin health | Safe in all trimesters in moderation |
Comfrey | Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene | Blue Dream, Sour Diesel | Supports tissue healing, anti-inflammatory | Muscle pain, inflammation | Safe topically, avoid internal use |
Wintergreen | Methyl Salicylate (related compound) | Not strain-specific | Pain relief, anti-inflammatory | Joint pain, mild inflammation | Safe topically in small amounts |
Black Cohosh | Beta-Caryophyllene, Myrcene | Bubba Kush, OG Kush | Supports menstrual health, mild pain relief | Labor prep (in late pregnancy) | Safe in very late pregnancy, consult provider |
Wood Betony | Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene | Lavender, Skywalker OG | Calms nerves, reduces headaches | Anxiety, headaches | Safe in all trimesters |
Licorice Root | Anethole, Limonene | Not strain-specific | Soothes throat, supports digestion | Sore throat, digestive support | Use in moderation, avoid excessive use |
Plantain Leaf | Beta-Caryophyllene, Humulene | White Widow, Girl Scout Cookies | Soothes skin, reduces inflammation | Skin irritation, mild swelling | Safe in all trimesters, especially topically |
Juniper Berry | Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene | Bubba Kush, Harlequin | Aids digestion, supports kidney health | Digestion support, mild swelling | Safe in small amounts, best in 2nd & 3rd trimesters |
Linden Flower | Linalool | Lavender, Pink Kush | Calming, supports sleep | Anxiety, sleep support | Safe in all trimesters |
Hops Flower | Myrcene, Humulene | OG Kush, Blue Dream | Calming, aids sleep | Anxiety, insomnia | Safe in 2nd & 3rd trimesters in moderation |
Agrimony | Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene | Trainwreck, Bubba Kush | Supports liver health, reduces bloating | Digestion support, mild liver support | Safe in all trimesters |
Wild Yam | Diosgenin (related compound) | Not strain-specific | Reduces nausea, supports digestion | Nausea, digestion support | Safe in 2nd & 3rd trimesters |
Blue Vervain | Linalool, Myrcene | Amnesia Haze, Lavender | Calming, anti-inflammatory | Anxiety, mild pain | Safe in 2nd & 3rd trimesters |
Cannabis Terpene | Symptom Relief | Example Strains |
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Myrcene | Pain relief, relaxation | Blue Dream, OG Kush |
Limonene | Nausea, stress relief | Super Lemon Haze, Durban Poison |
Linalool | Calming, anti-anxiety | Lavender, Pink Kush |
Pinene | Anti-inflammatory, respiratory support | Bubba Kush, Trainwreck |
Beta-Caryophyllene | Pain relief, anti-inflammatory | Girl Scout Cookies, Sour Diesel |
Humulene | Appetite control, anti-inflammatory | White Widow, GSC |
Terpinolene | Relaxation, anti-anxiety | Jack Herer, Golden Pineapple |
Ocimene | Anti-inflammatory, antiviral | Sour Diesel, Jack Herer |
Eucalyptol | Respiratory health, pain relief | Headband, Super Silver Haze |
Nerolidol | Calming, antibacterial | Skywalker OG, LA Confidential |
Eugenol | Pain relief, anti-inflammatory | Not commonly strain-specific |
Anethole | Digestive support, bloating relief | Not commonly strain-specific |
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