Pau d'arco- Urgent

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Shelby,

this is what I found..... under paul d'arco

Contraindications: There have been no reports in the literature of contraindications when a whole-bark decoction or tincture is used. However, at least one isolated phytochemical in pau d’arco (lapachol) has demonstrated abortifacient properties in animal studies. As there are no studies confirming the safety of traditional bark decoctions used by pregnant women (nor is there indication in traditional medicine systems using this plant during pregnancy), the use of pau d’arco during pregnancy is not recommended.

So unless someone knows otherwise I would say maybe not... Maybe someone on the list can give you more info...

What are you wanting it for?

 

SuziShelby Blakely <s.blakely wrote:

Hi all, I need some info on Pau d'arco.I need to know if it's safe to use while breastfeeding & if it interactswith any other drugs.

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She can take total tonic - the baby would get it thru the milk.Shelby Blakely <s.blakely wrote:

 

She's breastfeeding now. Her runt is almost a month old now. The baby has a very aggressive type of thrush & the nystatin is making the baby vomit, with indigestion & diarrhea (sp). Acidophilus made it worse & we don't know what we can use on a baby that young.

-Shelby

Suzanne Nottmeier [suziesgoats]Friday, April 11, 2003 5:59 PMherbal remedies Subject: RE: [herbal remedies] Pau d'arco- Urgent

 

She is pregnant now??? What is she wanting the Pau d'arco for -=immune system, pain, infection,,,,, if we know what she wants it for or to do... maybe we can give her an alternative..

Suzi

 

Shelby Blakely <s.blakely wrote:

 

My sister was asking for it, she's had a horrible time with her 1st runt. It's a long story, but we've had every complication & we are going after the midwife's license.

-Shelby

Suzanne Nottmeier [suziesgoats]Friday, April 11, 2003 5:17 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] Pau d'arco- Urgent

Shelby,

this is what I found..... under paul d'arco

Contraindications: There have been no reports in the literature of contraindications when a whole-bark decoction or tincture is used. However, at least one isolated phytochemical in pau darco (lapachol) has demonstrated abortifacient properties in animal studies. As there are no studies confirming the safety of traditional bark decoctions used by pregnant women (nor is there indication in traditional medicine systems using this plant during pregnancy), the use of pau darco during pregnancy is not recommended.

So unless someone knows otherwise I would say maybe not... Maybe someone on the list can give you more info...

What are you wanting it for?

 

SuziShelby Blakely <s.blakely wrote:

Hi all, I need some info on Pau d'arco.I need to know if it's safe to use while breastfeeding & if it interactswith any other drugs.

 

 

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