Is Lemon Verbena compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Lemon Verbena?

Lemon Verbena

March 22, 2018 (Very Low Risk)

Leaves of shrub are used for many purposes like: medicinal, culinary and aromatic.

It contains flavonoids, essential oil which is rich in citral and pertenes.

Attributed effects that have not been clinically tested: digestion improvement, antispasmodic.

The Commission E of German Ministry of Health does not credit any benefit for Health.

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.

Widely used, especially in South America. Because of a lack of toxicity, the occasional or moderate consumption during breastfeeding is thought be of low or nil risk.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Lemon Verbena 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

  • Aloysia citriodora
  • Cedron
  • Herblouisa
  • Lemon beebrush

Writings

  • Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia triphylla (Latin, botanical name)
  • Lippia citriodora, Lippia triphylla (Latin, botanical name)
  • Verbena triphylla (Latin, botanical name)
  • Λουΐζα (Greek)
  • Вербена Лимонная (Cyrillic)
  • Verveine odorante (French)

Drug trade names

References

  1. Vargas Corrales, Verónica. Elaboración de té aromático a base de plantas cedrón (aloysia citrodora) y toronjil (mellisa officinalis) procesado con stevia (stevia rebaudiana bertoni) endulzante natural, utilizando el método de deshidratación. Tesis doctoral. Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi. 2012 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. Caturla N, Funes L, Pérez-Fons L, Micol V. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of the effect of a combination of lemon verbena extract and fish oil omega-3 fatty acid on joint management. J Altern Complement Med. 2011Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. Abderrahim F, Estrella S, Susín C, Arribas SM, González MC, Condezo-Hoyos L. The antioxidant activity and thermal stability of lemon verbena (Aloysia triphylla) infusion. J Med Food. 2011Abstract
  4. Ponce-Monter H, Fernández-Martínez E, Ortiz MI, Ramírez-Montiel ML, Cruz-Elizalde D, Pérez-Hernández N, Cariño-Cortés R. Spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects of Aloysia triphylla and citral, in vitro and in vivo studies. J Smooth Muscle Res. 2010Abstract