Question

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

Female Ginseng lactation summary

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

A herbaceous plant from the apiaceae family, originating in China. Its roots are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, attributing to it numerous properties in relation to women (menstruation, menopause) and respiratory infections, none of which have been clearly scientifically proven (WHO 1999: p.25-34, EMA 2013).Not to be confused with angelica (Angelica archangelica, see specific information). Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk. It contains phytochemical components that can modulate the human oestrogen receptor (Powers 2015) and for some experts it should be avoided during breastfeeding (Amir 2011). It is a widely used plant (Hardy 2000, Zhu 1987), even during pregnancy and breastfeeding (Sim 2013). Given its lack of toxicity at the correct dosage (WHO 1999: p.25-34), moderate use during breastfeeding would have little or no risk. Precautions when taking plant preparations: 1. Ensure that they are from a reliable source: poisoning has occurred due to confusing one plant with another with toxic properties, as well as poisoning from heavy metals extracted from the ground and food poisoning due to contamination with bacteria or fungi. 2. Do not take in large amounts; follow recommendations from professional experts in phytotherapy. "Natural" products are not always good in any quantity: plants contain active substances from which much of our traditional pharmacopoeia has been obtained and can result in poisoning or act as endocrine disruptors if taken in excessive amounts or time periods.
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