Question

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

Brauneria angustifolia lactation summary

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

Plant that is widely used even during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because a lack of toxicity with an appropriate dose and moderate consumption it should be compatible with breastfeeding. The roots and aerial summits are used. It contains polysaccharides, essential oil, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids among others. Unproven effects: immune stimulant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory. Indications are: common cold, bronchitis, skin lesions.Roots and aerial summits are used. It contains polysaccharides, essential oil, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids ... Unproven effects: immune stimulant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory. Indications according to Commission E of German Ministry of Health: common cold, bronchitis, skin lesions. Contrary to the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP), the European Medication Agency does not recommend usage in younger than 12 years (allergy risk). Avoid using for longer than 8 weeks (risk for leukopenia)
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