Spices
Allspice (Pimenta)
Not recommended in medicinal quantities.
Safe
Anise (Aniseed)
Can have an adverse reaction due to 'oestrogen activity', and if you have been recommended against birth control pills by a doctor you should avoid this.
Safe
Black Mustard
The seeds are often used in dishes as a spice.
Bumbu
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check the ingredients.
Safe
Caraway
In large quantities it can cause uterine contractions.
Safe
Cayenne Pepper
If you suffer from acute heartburn brought on by pregnancy cayenne may make it worse.
Cinnamon
Can lead to uterine contractions in high quantities (in food should be fine).
Clove
Can lead to uterine contractions in concentrated doses.
Cumin
Reported to lead to uterine contractions in high doses.
Curry Powder
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. All varieties of curry powder (Masala, Madras, Balti, mild, hot) should be safe, but double check the ingredients if you're worried.
Safe
Fenugreek
Has been used to induce labour and is considered to be an emmenagogue.
Filé Powder
Filé Powder (also known as Filé Gumbo) is made from sassafras leaves, which are toxic in medicinal quantities.
Safe
Five Spice
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check the ingredients.
Safe
Garam Masala
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check the ingredients.
Safe
Grains Of Selim (Kimba Pepper, Djar)
Grains Of Selim, a key ingredient in Touba Coffee, are traditionally used as a contraceptive in seed form.
Safe
Guarana
Guarana is usually added to natural drinks and contains high levels of caffeine.
Jerk Seasoning
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be perfectly fine, but double check each one if you're worried.
Safe
Lemon Pepper
Lemon pepper is actually a mixture of lemon zest and black peppercorns. Both are safe.
Safe
Mace
Nutmeg and mace were thought to have abortifacient qualities, but it is safe in culinary quantities.
Mulling Spices
This mixture is used in mulled wine, and it contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check if you're worried.
Safe
Nigella (Black Caraway, Black Onion Seeds)
Extremely high quantities can reportedly have adverse affects.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg was thought to have abortifacient qualities, but it is safe in culinary quantities.
Old Bay Seasoning
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be perfectly fine, but double check each one if you're worried.
Safe
Panch Phoran
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check the ingredients.
Safe
Paprika
Hot, sweet, and smoked paprikas are all fine.
Safe
Peppercorns
All varieties of peppercorn should be safe when used in food. High quantities are not recommended due to reported emmenagogue qualities.
Ras El Hanout
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check the ingredients.
Safe
Saffron
In high doses it can act as a uterine stimulant.
Shichimi
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check the ingredients.
Safe
Star Anise
Large quantities are not recommended, but in food or drink (such as chai) it is safe.
Safe
Safe
Turmeric
Turmeric supplements are not recommended.
Safe
Za'atar
This is a spice blend which contains a variety of other ingredients in small quantities. Most should be safe, but double check the ingredients.
Safe