Does safflower oil have any effect on pregnant women?

I believe everyone is familiar with safflower oil because it has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling, etc. It is very effective in treating sprains, swellings or injuries caused by falls. Because of this, safflower oil has become a common household medicine. But does safflower oil really have only benefits and no harm? I believe the answer must be different, but safflower oil should be used with caution if there is a pregnant woman or baby in the family. Now let’s find out whether safflower oil has any effect on pregnant women.

①Is safflower oil harmful to pregnant women?

Safflower oil consists of methyl salicylate, cassia leaf oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, turpentine oil, chili oil, and dragon's blood. It has obvious analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and detumescent effects. It is mainly used for joint pain, sprains and swelling, bruises, insect bites, minor burns, etc.

Safflower oil is a drug that is prohibited for use by pregnant women. In addition, it is prohibited for use by those who are allergic to safflower oil. If the user has an allergic constitution, it should also be used with caution. Use with caution in patients with bleeding tendency, menstruating women and breastfeeding women. Safflower oil is forbidden to be used together with bone-setting water. If you are taking or applying other external medicines, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using safflower oil. Safflower oil is for external use only and should not be taken internally. Avoid eating raw, cold or greasy foods during medication. Do not allow the medicine to come into contact with eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes, especially broken skin.

②Principles that pregnant women should follow when taking medication

1. The most important thing for expectant mothers is not to use over-the-counter drugs casually, but to consult a doctor and not to take medicine on their own;

2. When choosing drugs, choose those that are less harmful to the fetus;

3. Unless it is necessary for medical reasons, it is best not to take medicine in early pregnancy. When taking medicine, try to use the minimum dose and shortest effective course of treatment. Do not blindly take large doses or for a long time.

4. If the mother's disease causes the fetus to become ill, a safe drug should be selected whose drug concentration in the fetus and amniotic fluid is similar to that in the mother, so that both the baby and the mother can be treated:

5. Regardless of the time period when you take the medicine, you should read the instructions in detail and try not to use medicines that are “used with caution by pregnant women” or “prohibited for use by pregnant women”.

The early stages of pregnancy are very important for pregnant women, as they may cause miscarriage, so we must be cautious when using medications for pregnant women.

Since some ingredients in safflower oil have adverse effects on pregnant women, safflower oil is generally prohibited for pregnant women.

After pregnancy, there are certain changes in the enzymes in the pregnant woman's body, which have a certain impact on the metabolic process of certain drugs. The drugs are not easy to detoxify and excrete, and may cause cumulative poisoning. During the early stages of pregnancy when fetal organs are forming, the drugs may have a certain impact on the fetus. Safflower oil contains drugs that promote qi and blood circulation. Pregnant women should avoid using it and being in such an environment frequently. Suggestions: If you smell it occasionally and pay attention to ventilation to dissipate the smell, the impact is not great. Don't worry too much. If you feel that you can't stand it, you can temporarily change the environment and come back after the smell dissipates.