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Is it allowed to take Valerian during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

At last update significant data on breastfeeding were not found. A commonly used herb in many cultures and countries, even during pregnancy and breastfeeding with very few reported side-effects. Whenever not abused it has a low toxicity. Moderate use is considered to be compatible with breastfeeding, however because of the possibility of sedative effect in infants should better be avoided in cases of prematurity and in the neonatal period. Be aware of sedative effects in the infant. Roots, rhizomes and stolons of the plant are used. It contains iridoids, valepotriates, steroids, essential oils, GABA and tannins. Unproven beneficial effects in adults: sedative, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic. Indication after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: insomnia, nervousness, anxiety. Maximal daily dose: 9 g (2 g of dried extract)

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26265921
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4523676/pdf/ECAM2015-105256.pdf
  3. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/druginfo/natural/870.html
  4. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/870.html
  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23979084
  6. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/3/e796.full.pdf
  7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23121117
  8. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apt.12109/pdf
  9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24330413
  10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4029224/pdf/1472-6882-13-355.pdf
  11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23957710
  12. https://thewomens.r.worldssl.net/images/uploads/fact-sheets/Herbal-traditional-medicines-in-breastfeeding.pdf
  13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22928722
  14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20615178
  15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20872924
  16. http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_Summary_of_assessment_report_for_the_public/2010/03/WC500075791.pdf
  17. http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/es_ES/document_library/Herbal_-_Summary_of_assessment_report_for_the_public/2010/03/WC500075791.pdf
  18. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17992658
  19. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17517355
  20. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16329162
  21. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17145239
  22. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934306002750
  23. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15984105
  24. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16220575
  25. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12748451
  26. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12298422
  27. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11446601
  28. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10636495
  29. http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/pdf/s2200e/s2200e.pdf
  30. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10366933
  31. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9821826
  32. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2513032
  33. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1838039/pdf/bmj00257-0048.pdf
  34. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3287008

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