Squisandra

The fruits and seeds are used from this shrub, which grows in Russia, China, Japan and Korea. Used in traditional Chinese medicine attributing to it astringent, invigorating, detoxifying and liver protection properties, none of which have been scientifically proven. ^{(WHO 2007: p.296-313)}

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk.

Free of toxicity, moderate use during breastfeeding would have little or no risk.

Precautions when taking plant preparations ^{(Anderson 2017, Powers 2015, Posadzki 2013, Efferth 2011, Kopec 1999, Hsu 1995)}:

• Make sure they are from a reliable source: Poisonings have occurred from mistaking one plant for another with toxic properties ^{(Cornara 2018, Hsu 1995)}, poisonings due to heavy metals that the plants extract from the soil, and food poisonings from contamination with bacteria or fungi. ^{(Anderson 2017)}
• Do not take in excess; follow recommendations from expert phytotherapy professionals. “Natural” products are not good in any quantity: plants contain active substances from which much of our traditional pharmacopoeia has been obtained and can cause intoxications or act as endocrine disruptors if consumed in exaggerated quantity or time, as they contain phytoestrogens. ^{(Powers 2015, Zava 1998)}