Is Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.)? Is Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) safe for nursing mother and child? Does Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) extracts into breast milk? Does Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) influence milk supply or can Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) 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 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) usage in lactation
On latest update no relevant data related to breastfeeding were found. A widely used herb as condiment in food preparation and as infusion tea. Because a lack of toxicity when used at appropriate dose, infrequent or moderate use may be compatible while breastfeeding. Shrub. Florid summits are used. Contains essential oil, (Thymol, Carvone) flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, Phytoestrogens and Phytogestagens. Essential oil is irritant. Although Phytoestrogens are present in low amount, it is known that Estrogens can decrease milk production. Unproven effects: expectorant, anti-spasmodic. (Not clinically tested) Indications by European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Commission E of German Ministry of Health: dry cough, bronchitis.
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