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Is it safe to have Epazote during pregnancy?

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Why shouldn’t pregnant women eat epazote?

Epazote - also known as 

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Why shouldn't pregnant women eat epazote

The consumption of epazote is strictly prohibited for pregnant women. Eating epazote during pregnancy might lead to bleeding and contractions in the uterus and may result in a miscarriage.

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Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C,
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