Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice, is a flowering plant native to Asia. It is used as a sweetener and in traditional Chinese medicine.
*Okra is great for pregnant women, because it contain folic acid which is needed for the formation of the neural tube of the fetus. * Okra is a good laxative ans aids bowel movement. * Okra is great for the skin and hair. Cut some okra pods and boil in little water until the juice mucilage begins to come out.
I have enjoyed the benefits of Kombucha tea with its live probiotic cultures prior to becoming pregnant (I am 10 weeks along). Is it still safe for me to drink? I've read the main concern with the tea and pregnancy deals mostly with its detoxifying effects. I've eaten preservative-free as much as possible for the last year (mostly seafood, fruits/veggies, and complex grains), so I'm not as worried about that aspect.