Question

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

Witch hazel leaves absolute lactation summary

Witch hazel leaves absolute is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Witch hazel leaves absolute is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Witch hazel leaves absolute is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Witch hazel leaves absolute does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Witch hazel leaves absolute 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 Witch hazel leaves absolute usage in lactation

Leaves of the plant and sometimes bark also are used. It contains tannins, pro anthocyanidins and flavonic heterosides (quercitrin, isoquercitrin). Venous-tonic and anti-inflammatory properties have not been well established. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health authorizes its use locally and by suppositories.
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