Short answer: Occasional cups made from culinary rose petals or rose hips are likely fine, but there’s no pregnancy-specific safety research on rose itself. The safest bet: Use herbal teas cautiously in pregnancy, stick to small amounts, and review ingredients with your clinician—especially if you drink them regularly.

Is rose tea safe to drink while pregnant?

Rose tea (from dried petals or rose hips) is naturally caffeine-free. Because herbal products in pregnancy are not well-studied and supplements aren’t FDA-preapproved for safety, most experts recommend occasional culinary use only and avoiding “medicinal-strength” preparations. The NHS advises limiting herbal teas in pregnancy to no more than 1 to 2 cups per day.

Why the caution? Herbs can have pharmacologic effects, blends may include additional botanicals, and quality can vary; U.S. FDA doesn’t review supplements for safety/efficacy before sale, and labels must list ingredients—so always check the label.

Potential Benefits of Rose Tea

• Caffeine-free hydration: Rose tea adds to fluid intake without caffeine. For context, the World Health Organization (WHO) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advise keeping caffeine under 200 mg per day in pregnancy from all sources.
• Vitamin C (from rose hips): Rose hips are very high in vitamin C (around 541 mg per cup of certain raw rose hips, per USDA). Vitamin C supports immune function and enhances non-heme iron absorption. Tea made from hips will contain some vitamin C, though amounts vary with variety and preparation.

Risks and Considerations

• Limited data: No high-quality studies on rose tea’s safety in pregnancy—hence the recommendation for moderation.
• Blends and hidden ingredients: Avoid products with unlisted botanicals, stimulant herbs, or laxatives; verify full ingredient lists.
• Vitamin C excess (concentrated hip products): High vitamin C intakes may cause diarrhea or abdominal cramps.
• Allergies/sensitivities: Anyone can react to plant products! Stop if you notice symptoms and discuss with your clinician. (This safety principle should guide you when dabbling with any botanical in pregnancy.)

How to Choose and Use Rose Tea Safely

• Choose single-ingredient, food-grade rose petal or rose hip teas from reputable brands. Avoid “proprietary blend” products that don’t list each herb!
• Limit to about 1 to 2 cups per day, unless your clinician advises otherwise.
• Log total caffeine from other beverages and keep overall caffeine under 200mg a day.

When to Skip or Ask First

Wait to sip that rose tea and check with your doctor if:

• The tea includes additional herbs you’re unsure about (especially stimulant or laxative botanicals).
• You’re going to use daily or have medical conditions or medications that could interact with botanicals.
• You’re already taking high-dose vitamin C supplements and are thinking about adding concentrated rose-hip products

The Bottom Line

Occasional rose petal or rose-hip tea can be a reasonable caffeine-free choice in pregnancy when you keep it to about a cup or two a day and double check the ingredients list. There’s limited pregnancy-specific evidence for rose itself, so avoid medicinal doses and discuss regular use with your doc.

More on Safe Beverages During Pregnancy:

• Can You Drink Matcha During Pregnancy?
• The Truth About Caffeine During Pregnancy
• Can You Have Wine While Pregnant?
• What to Know About Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Pregnancy

 

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REFERENCES

• NCCIH: Dietary and Herbal Supplements
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Dietary Supplements: Tips for Women
• NHS: Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
• U.S.Food and Drug Administration: 10 Facts About What FDA Does and Does Not Approve
• World Health Organization: Restricting Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Moderate Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, August2010
• Office of Dietary Supplements, NIH: VitaminC — Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
• U.S.Food and Drug Administration: Questions and Answers on Dietary Supplements

Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider.