Is Sweet Basil Safe in Breastfeeding

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

• DrLact safety Score for Sweet Basil is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
• A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Sweet Basil may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
• Our study of different scientific research indicates that Sweet Basil 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 Sweet Basil .
• It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Sweet Basil Vs not using Sweet Basil And continue breastfeeding.
• While using Sweet Basil 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.

It contains 0.5% of essential oils composed mostly by Estragole (agent with mutagenic, carcinogenic and cytotoxic effects), Eugenol and Linalool. Traditionally used for dyspepsia and as a diuretic. Essential oils are topically used as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial treatment. Based on Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: usage is discouraged due to unproven benefits and possible toxic effects. The prolonged use of infusions and essential oils during pregnancy, lactation and childhood is discouraged. Fresh basil for culinary purposes has no contraindications but must be thoroughly washed since frequent and severe bacterial contaminations have occurred. There is no proof on its property as a galactagogue.A best galactagogue effect is mainly obtained by frequent nursing together with an appropriate lactation technique.