Question

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

Garden heliotrope lactation summary

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

At last update significant data on breastfeeding were not found. A commonly used herb in many cultures and countries, even during pregnancy and breastfeeding with very few reported side-effects. Whenever not abused it has a low toxicity. Moderate use is considered to be compatible with breastfeeding, however because of the possibility of sedative effect in infants should better be avoided in cases of prematurity and in the neonatal period. Be aware of sedative effects in the infant. Roots, rhizomes and stolons of the plant are used. It contains iridoids, valepotriates, steroids, essential oils, GABA and tannins. Unproven beneficial effects in adults: sedative, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic. Indication after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: insomnia, nervousness, anxiety. Maximal daily dose: 9 g (2 g of dried extract)
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