Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Marigold? Is Marigold safe for nursing mother and child? Does Marigold extracts into breast milk? Does Marigold has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Marigold influence milk supply or can Marigold decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Marigold lactation summary

Marigold is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Marigold is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Marigold is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Marigold does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Marigold safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Marigold usage in lactation

The inflorescences of this plant originating in Europe are used.It contains polysaccharides, flavonoids, saponins… Attributed properties which do not have sufficient clinical evidence to support them: healing agent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory (local, dermatological). There is no evidence of its efficacy when taken orally to treat gastrointestinal disorders. Indications from the Commission E of the German Ministry of Health and the EMA: topical treatment of minor skin inflammations, ulcers and burns. Since the last update we have not found any published data on its excretion in breast milk. A plant devoid of toxicity. Oral use during breastfeeding is not advised (EMA 2008, Amir 2011).The small dose and poor plasma uptake of most topical dermatological preparations make it very unlikely that significant amounts will pass into breast milk. There is no evidence of its effectiveness in treating nipple cracking or inflammation. If applied to the breast, do so after breastfeeding and clean before the next feed.

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