Question

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

Ulmaria Filipendula lactation summary

Ulmaria Filipendula usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Ulmaria Filipendula is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Ulmaria Filipendula may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Ulmaria Filipendula may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Ulmaria Filipendula low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Ulmaria Filipendula 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 Ulmaria Filipendula usage in lactation

Flowers of this rosacea plant are used. It contains tannins, flavonoids and essential oil. The last two substances contain salicylic derivatives: aspirin:spiraea. Indications after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: Common cold, no more than 3 g of flowers a day.
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