Question

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

Golden Seal lactation summary

Golden Seal usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Golden Seal is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Golden Seal may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Golden Seal may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Golden Seal low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Golden Seal We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to 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 Golden Seal usage in lactation

This plant belongs to Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family. Rhizomes are used. It contains benzyl-iso-quinoleinic- type alkaloids like Hydrastine, Berberine and Protoberberine. The Commission E of German Ministry of Health does not recognize any effectiveness of it. Popularly used as healing agent, vein-protector, stomachic, and antiseptic on varicose vein, hemorrhoids and oral sores. No problem when topically used. When taken by mouth it may induce blood hypertension and others side effects attributable to Berberine. (See Oregon grape and Barberry) See below the information of these related products:

Alternate Drugs for Phytotherapy, Topical Use

Calendula(Safe)
Australian Tea Tree Oil(Low Risk)
Poplar(Safe)
Camphor(Unsafe)
Marigold(Safe)
Winterbloom(Safe)
Nogal(Safe)
Mayapple(Unsafe)
Tepescohuite(Low Risk)
Oregon Grape(Low Risk)
Cinnamomum camphora(Unsafe)

Synonyms of Golden Seal

C.I. 75300
E 100
4-08-00-03697 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
C.I. Natural Yellow 3
1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione
1,9-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,7-nonadiene-4,6-dione
BRN 2306965
CCRIS 3257
CI 75300
CI Natural Yellow 3
Curcuma
Curcumin
Curcumin I
Diferaloylmethane
Diferuloylmethane
EINECS 207-280-5
Gelbwurz
Haidr
Halad
Haldar
Halud
1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-
HSDB 4334
Hydrastis
Indian saffron
Indian turmeric
Kacha haldi
Kurkumin [Czech]
Merita earth
NCI-C61325
NSC 32982
Orange Root
Souchet
Terra Merita
Turmeric Yellow
Yellow ginger
Yellow puccoon
Yellow root
Yo-kin
Zlut prirodni 3 [Czech]
NSC 687842
Kurkumin
Zlut prirodni 3
1,5-Divanillyliden-2,4-pentandion
1,5-Di(vanillyliden)acetylaceton
UNII-IT942ZTH98
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