Last update Dec. 21, 2023
Compatible
We do not have alternatives for Witch-hazel 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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Witch-hazel is also known as
Witch-hazel in other languages or writings:
Witch-hazel belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Witch-hazel in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by IHAN of Spain
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Leaves of the plant and sometimes bark also are used. It contains tannins, pro anthocyanidins and flavonic heterosides (quercitrin, isoquercitrin). Venous-tonic and anti-inflammatory properties have not been well established. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health authorizes its use locally and by suppositories. (Fitoterapia.net, WHO 2002)
At the time of the last update, we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Topical use is compatible with breastfeeding. Do not apply on the breast or clean well before breastfeeding. Given its lack of toxicity at prescribed doses, moderate oral consumption would be compatible with breastfeeding.