Last update July 10, 2014

Rose Hip

Very Low Risk

Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.

False fruits (red hips), petals ,and seeds are used

It contains ascorbic acid, carotenes, oil, essential oil..

Unproved effects: laxative, diuretic.

Indication after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: none.

Maximal daily dose: 2 g

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Rose Hip since it is relatively safe.

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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References

  1. Kennedy DA, Lupattelli A, Koren G, Nordeng H. Herbal medicine use in pregnancy: results of a multinational study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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