Is elaichi safe during pregnancy?

Question

My mother always puts elaichi in my tea, and I usually love it. Now that I'm pregnant, is elaichi safe to consume during pregnancy? I want to make sure everything I eat is good for the baby.

Aruna Kohli · Answer

Haan, elaichi is safe in normal food or tea, but don't start eating too many of them separately. Normal use in kitchen is totally fine.

Lavanya Trivedi · Answer

My doctor told me that moderate use of cardamom is safe and even helps with mild morning sickness. Just avoid taking any high-dose elaichi extracts or supplements.

Sunanda Dhawan · Answer

Honestly, a little elaichi in your chai or biryani is perfectly safe. No need to overthink these small daily food items.

Preeti Dutta · Answer

I used to chew on a single elaichi to stop my vomiting sensation in the first trimester. It worked well for me and my baby is absolutely fine!

Hemlata Chawla · Answer

Yes, it is perfectly safe in tea or food in normal household quantities.

Parvati Jena · Answer

When I had nausea, mummy would give me light tea with a little crushed elaichi. It felt so soothing and is completely safe in normal amounts.

Amoolya Venkatesh · Answer

Yes, elaichi is fine in small amounts for flavor, but please be careful and don't consume too much of herbal or spice seeds during early pregnancy.