Is Citriodiol Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Citriodiol? Is Citriodiol safe for nursing mother and child? Does Citriodiol extracts into breast milk? Does Citriodiol has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Citriodiol influence milk supply or can Citriodiol decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Citriodiol usage in lactation
No published information is available on the clinical use of citriodiol (para-menthanediol; oil of lemon eucalyptus) during breastfeeding. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency consider citriodiol to be safe and effective during breastfeeding when used as directed. It should be used by breastfeeding women to avoid exposure to mosquito-borne viruses.[1] Avoid application directly to the nipple and other areas where the infant might directly ingest the product.