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The leaves of this bush are commonly used and have arbutoside or arbutin as active ingredients. They also contain tannins, flavonoids, ursolic acid and hydroquinone (WHO 1999).
Traditional uses without confirmation from clinical trials: urinary tract anti-inflammatory, urinary antiseptic and diuretic (Moore 2019, EMA 2018, Regrets 2014, WHO 1999, Blumenthal 1998 p225).
At the date of this last update we did not find published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Dehydration (Soliman 2018) and retinopathy (Wang 2004) due to excessive dosage and continuous use have been reported as serious side effects.
Several lactation experts discourage its use during breastfeeding (WHO 1999, Kopec 1999, Blumenthal 1998 p225).
Plant widely used in many cultures, including during pregnancy (Kennedy 2013). Given the lack of toxicity at common doses, moderate and occasional consumption would be compatible with breastfeeding.