Question

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

Myrica cerifera L. root bark. lactation summary

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

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Myrica cerifera L. root bark. usage in lactation

Root is used. Essential oil contains Asaron which is active within the Nervous System. Anti-worm, insecticide and pesticide properties are recognized. Suspicious of mutagen and carcinogen activity. Considered to be a toxic has underwent sale restrictions in some countries.
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