[PCOM Alumni] western herbs & nursing Q

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Barberry root is very bitter and cold, weakening to the spleen/

stomach. The herbs could effect the baby through the milk as well.

I'd say this treatment is ill-advised at this time. ..

 

 

On Feb 5, 2009, at 8:03 AM, Fiamma Aaron wrote:

 

> Hi all-

>

> I have been asked my advice on whether it is OK for a nursing mom of

> a 15 month-old to take a " Candida Cleanse " product which contains

> Pau d'Arco, Uva Ursi, and Barberry Root. I'm not familiar enough

> with these herbs enough to opine; are any of you? Her daughter

> nurses about 4 times/day.

>

> Thanks

>

> Fiamma Sita Aaron, L.Ac., C.A., Dipl. O.M.

> Acupuncturist & Practitioner of Traditional Oriental Medicine

> 105 North Third Avenue, Highland Park NJ 08904

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