Patient's question:
I am five months pregnant. Recently, I have been sneezing and having a stuffy nose, and my throat feels uncomfortable, dry, and itchy, making me want to cough. I am afraid to take medicine because I worry it will affect the baby. I have been putting it off, but it has only gotten worse. A doctor prescribed some traditional Chinese medicine for me, which contains a herbal decoction ingredient called bitter apricot kernel. I have reservations and have been hesitating to take it.What kind of help do I need: Can pregnant women eat bitter apricot kernels?
Doctor's answer:
According to the information you provided, almonds should not be eaten excessively, especially for pregnant women, because almonds themselves contain a small amount of toxicity and have the effect of causing miscarriage.