Last update: July 1, 2015
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Lime Flower since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
Your contribution is essential for this service to continue to exist. We need the generosity of people like you who believe in the benefits of breastfeeding.
Thank you for helping to protect and promote breastfeeding.
Lime Flower is also known as
Lime Flower in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Lime Flower in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Asociación Pro Lactancia Materna (APROLAM) from Mexico
Would you like to recommend the use of e-lactancia? Write to us at corporate mail of APILAM
Inflorescences and branches of tree are used. It contains flavonoids, essential oil, and tannins.
Unproven effects: sedative, hypnotic, cough relief.
Indication by the Commission E of German Ministry of Health: non productive cough, bronchitis.
Indication by the European Drug Agency (EDA): cough relief, mild sedative.
On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found.
Toxin-free product. Extract and infusion are used for treatment of colicky pain in infants without proven benefit.
Considered compatible with breastfeeding whenever abusive use is avoided.