Indian Pennywort
At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.
It contains triterpenic saponins (asiaticoside and madecassoside), tannins, phytosterols and essential oil.
Frequent and exaggerated use of triterpenes may cause liver damage.
Properties that are attributed for topical use (some clinically tested) like are healing of wound and venous tonic. There is no proof on effectiveness when used by mouth.
Because of a low or nil systemic absorption through skin or vaginal mucosa, the topical use is believed be compatible with breastfeeding. Do not use it on the breast or clean it thoroughly to avoid ingestion by the infant.
Avoid oral administration.
Alternatives
We do not have alternatives for Indian Pennywort since it is relatively safe.
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
- Centella asiatica
- Gotu Kola
- Hydrocotile
- Центелла Азиатская
Drug trade names
- Adelgazar™
- Blastoestimulina óvulos™
- Blastoestimulina Polvo 2% ™
- Blastoestimulina pomada™
- Celulase Plus™
- Celulase™
- Celumax™
- Centabel™
- Centellase™
- Centica™
- Cicatricure Tensor™
- Escar T™
- Fangan Plus™
- Fitocassol™
- Ginal Cent™
- Ginkan™
- Grail™
- Iqmem™
- Lanakeloid™
- Learnol Plus™
- Linfol Cicatrizante™
- Litonate™
- Madecassol™
- Mailen™
- Neo Pelvicillin™
- No-Gras™
- Ovufem™
- Ovumix™
- Pentol™
- Pertusan™
- Septigyn™
- Tekasol™
- Vagicural Plus™
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- Dantuluri S, North-Lewis P, Karthik SV. Gotu Kola induced hepatotoxicity in a child - need for caution with alternative remedies. Dig Liver Dis. 2011Abstract
- Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC). Assessment report on Centella asiatica. EMA/HMPC. 2010 Full text (in our servers)
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