Is Geranium cyclohexane Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Geranium cyclohexane? Is Geranium cyclohexane safe for nursing mother and child? Does Geranium cyclohexane extracts into breast milk? Does Geranium cyclohexane has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Geranium cyclohexane influence milk supply or can Geranium cyclohexane decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Geranium cyclohexane usage in lactation
No published information is available on the clinical use of Geranium cyclohexane (para-menthanediol; oil of lemon eucalyptus) during breastfeeding. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency consider Geranium cyclohexane 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.