Last update: Sept. 24, 2015
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
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Taraxacum is also known as Dandelion. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Taraxacum in other languages or writings:
Taraxacum belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Taraxacum in its composition:
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The roots and leaves of the plant in salads both as food and herbal medicine are used.
It contains inulin, terpenes, phytosterols, flavonoids, coumarins and potassium salts in large quantities.
Attributed Properties: cholagogue, laxative, orexigenic. diuretic
Indication by the German Commission E Ministry of Health: dyspepsia, cholelithiasis, anorexia.
Indications by the European Medicament Agency (EMA): diuretic.
Non toxic.
There is no evidence of its effectiveness as galactogogue.
Best galactogogue is a frequent on-demand breastfeeding and proper technique.
Its wide use, low toxicity and since it is also consumed as food, a moderate consumption during lactation is considered of little or no risk.
Precaution is recommended before taking herbal infusions:
1. Ensure a reliable source: poisoning occurred by confusion with another plant that resulted to be toxic, poisoning from heavy metals and food poisoning by contamination with bacteria or fungi.
2. Avoid excessive consumption. The "natural" products are not good in any amount: plants contain active substances from which come out much of our traditional pharmacopoeia and can cause poisoning if eaten in exaggerated quantity or prolonged time.