QUESTION

Berkley, CA

A pregnant woman in her third trimester with low platelets has been recommended two remedies by her midwife. The first remedy (https://www.taprootmedicine.org/shop/p/strongwomansyrup) contains brandy.

The second remedy is a homeopathic product that may contain snake venom. The midwife believes that if it contains any actual snake substance, it would be in a very small amount due to the nature of homeopathy.

Can she take either of these remedies?

ANSWER

Even before considering the fact that this woman is a choleh (a person who is ill), there are good reasons to permit either of these concoctions.

Regarding the remedy containing brandy:
Brandy is fermented wine, so