Is Rosa canina flower Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Rosa canina flower? Is Rosa canina flower safe for nursing mother and child? Does Rosa canina flower extracts into breast milk? Does Rosa canina flower has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Rosa canina flower influence milk supply or can Rosa canina flower decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Rosa canina flower lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Rosa canina flower is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Rosa canina flower is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Rosa canina flower does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Rosa canina flower safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Rosa canina flower usage in lactation
False fruits (red hips), petals ,and seeds are used It contains ascorbic acid, carotenes, oil, essential oil.. Unproved effects: laxative, diuretic. Indication after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: none. Maximal daily dose: 2 g