Herbs & Safety While Breastfeeding
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Just because you are using herbs or essential oil that are organic or all natural does not mean they are always the best choice or safe when you are a nursing mom.
To see Herbs & Safety During Pregnancy click HERE.
Caution should always be used when using any herb, supplement, or essential oil. The best way to keep yourself safe and healthy is to know your body, which will help you know which items are best for your individual health and which are best to avoid.
Kelly Mom is a GREAT resource for nursing moms. Here are the herbs listed on that website that nursing mothers should avoid. These herbs may cause a decrease in milk supply.
- Black Walnut
- Chickweed
- Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)
- Lemon Balm
- Oregano
- Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)/Menthol
- Black Walnut
- Chickweed
- Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)
- Lemon Balm
- Oregano
- Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)/Menthol
Kelly Mom also lists these herbs that are potentially harmful to mom and baby and should be avoided completely. The website also notes that this is not a complete list (so use caution with any new herbs and essential oils while nursing).
- Bladderwrack
- Buckthorn
- Chaparral
- Coltsfoot (Farfarae folium)
- Dong Quai (Angelica Root)
- Elecampane
- Ephedra / Ephedra sinica / Ma Huang
- Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
- Indian Snakeroot
- Kava-kava (piper methysticum)
- Petasites root
- Phen-fen, herbal
- Rhubarb
- Star anise
- Tiratricol (TRIAC)
- Uva Ursi
- Wormwood
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