Is Burdock compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Burdock?

Burdock

July 19, 2018 (Low Risk)

The root is used. It contains inulin, mucilage, phenol acids and phytosterols. Indication after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: none, since no beneficial effect has been shown.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Burdock root
  • Greater burdock, Edible burdock
  • Lappa

Writings

  • Arctium lappa (Latin, botanical name)
  • Arctii radix (Latin, another name)
  • قرطب أكبر (Arabic)
  • Лопух большой, Лопух Лечебный (Cyrillic)
  • 牛蒡 (Chinese)
  • ゴボウ (Japanese)
  • Grande bardane, herbe aux teigneux (French)
  • Repalassa, enganxacabells, catarros, Llapassa (Catalan)
  • Lapa-belarra, irastorra (Basque)

Drug trade names

References

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  6. Fletcher GF, Cantwell JD. Burdock root tea poisoning. JAMA. 1978Abstract Full text (in our servers)
  7. Bryson PD, Watanabe AS, Rumack BH, Murphy RC. Burdock root tea poisoning. Case report involving a commercial preparation. JAMA. 1978Abstract Full text (in our servers)