I am currently 5 weeks pregnant and sick. I have gotten over the worst of it but still have the sore throat and stuffy nose. On top of that I am experiencing some on and off nausea assuming that’s from my pregnancy.

I have mostly been drinking lemon water and honey and a lot of water. I haven’t taken anything cause I just don’t feel comfortable even though I know some things are safe.

My question is why are so many people saying drinking tea isn’t safe (as in herbal teas from tea bags). I have been avoiding tea since this start of this sickness, but I am really craving some peppermint tea or really any other herbal tea to help soothe my throat.

Can anyone give my any insights as to why people would tell you to avoid all tea even herbal?