Question

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

Squawmint lactation summary

Squawmint is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Squawmint is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Squawmint may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Squawmint may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Squawmint .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Squawmint Vs not using Squawmint And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Squawmint Its must to monitor 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 Squawmint usage in lactation

On last update no relevant published data on breastfeeding were found. Because of toxicity mostly for the liver, and, lack of proven beneficial pharmacologic effects, it would be wise to avoid usage while breastfeeding. Otherwise, consumption of infusion should be occasional but never use essential oil. Aerial summits of plant are used. Contains essential oils (Pulegone), Flavonoids and Tannins. Pulegone induces abortion has toxicity against the liver, kidney and neurological system. It is found very concentrated in essential oil but much lesser in infusions. However, lethal or severe cases in infants who had ingested small portions of infusion have been reported. Unproven properties are: Anti-spasmodic, Digestive, Hypnotic. Indications from the Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: none
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