Can pregnant women and nursing mothers take Flor Essence?
One of the herbs in Flor Essence, Burdock root, is understood to be a uterine muscle stimulant, and the possibility exists that it might cause a spontaneous discharge. We have NO documentation that this has ever occurred with Flor Essence, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Nursing mothers need to understand that the body will use the quickest means available to get rid of toxic substances and waste products. The possibility exists that it could use the mother’s milk. Therefore although Flor Essence itself can be taken by infants, it is not recommended for nursing mothers. The tea is a very efficient detoxifier, and the body will always work with something that is trying to cleanse it, however these wastes should not go to the new-born. Q31: Swelling of the legs and feet A: One of the causes of the swelling of feet and legs is that toxic fluids in the tissues have no way of being removed without the pumping action of the large muscles of the legs. The lymphatic system, which is th