Ginkgo Biloba

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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

Leaves of tree are used.It contains flavonoids, tannins, diterpenes, steroids..Unproved effects: venous tonic, capillary protector, vasodilator (neuron-protector) and platelet anti-aggregationIndications after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: brain vascular insufficiency, intermittent claudication, dizziness, tinnitus. Fluids or solutions with alcoholic content are to be avoided.

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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/28926284
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25878948
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4397262/pdf/40203_2015_Article_8.pdf
  4. http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_Community_herbal_monograph/2015/04/WC500185243.pdf
  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23979084
  6. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/3/e796.full.pdf
  7. https://thewomens.r.worldssl.net/images/uploads/fact-sheets/Herbal-traditional-medicines-in-breastfeeding.pdf
  8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22562327
  9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21894275
  10. http://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2011/September/201109amir.pdf
  11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22435411
  12. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17085776
  13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12748451
  14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12002672
  15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11565403
  16. http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/pdf/s2200e/s2200e.pdf
  17. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9819073

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