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Aloe vera (oral)

In pregnancy: Never While breastfeeding: Never

There is no safe amount

Why

Taken by mouth: it can stimulate uterine contractions and cause diarrhoea. Avoid aloe juices and supplements. External use (creams) is fine.

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General information, not medical advice. It follows the public guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it cannot know your own history: for anything about your health or your baby's, the person to ask is your midwife or doctor.

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