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Is Ayurvedic Glow Sindoor Safe To Apply During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Question: Hello
I am 25 weeks pregnant now and have been using Ayurvedic Sindoor once in a week.
I wash my hands with soap post applying Sindoor.
Is Ayurvedic Glow Sindoor safe to apply during pregnancy
http://gwayurvedic.com/product/glow-sindur/
it will be great if an XXXXXXX OBGYN Doctor answer this question
Thanks very much

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use wet sindoor instead.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Using sindoor is not recommended during pregnancy. It should be avoided specially during first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Dry sindoor can easily spread during application and even afterwards.You can use a liquid sindoor instead to decrease the chances of any particles entering the mouth. The brand name of sindoor does not decrease its lead content.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)

Thank you ma'am.
But I use the Ayurvedic sindoor
Does that content lead too ??
They have mentioned no presence of chemicals... only herbal once.
Please see the link above. They claim it to be a completely Ayurvedic product
I will use the liquid sindoor hereon.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
All sindoors contain lead.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
All sindoors contain lead for color and it is toxic. Even if it is herbal they have not specified that it is lead free. All such claims are not associated with any scientific evidence.
I have seen the site you specified. But it is all a part of advertisement and extent of truth cannot be determined. Specific contents and source of contents have not been made public.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (36 minutes later)

Thanks maam.
I called up the company and they claim to be Lead Free and Mercury free. But as you say there is no evidence of the same and authenticity cant be established.
I will stop using Sindoor completely as i am about to enter my third trimester.

Thank You

Hello Maam,
The composition is given out to be
1. Rakta XXXXXXX
2. Gairka
3. Kumum

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is best to stop using it.

Detailed Answer:
Kum Kum is same as sindoor. It can contain lead. It is better to stop using it and avoid any doubt.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana