Are Astralagus and Ginseng Safe in Breastfeeding?
Answered by: Susan Eagles Question from: A. Blunt Posted on: December 23, 2002 I saw a naturopathic physician recently, and she advised me to take Korean ginseng twice daily for 6 months. I am breastfeeding a 5-month-old. Is ginseng safe while nursing, and is it safe to take for a 6-month period? Would astralagus be a safe adaptogen for a nursing mother to take daily for an extended period? How does one know when to stop taking an adaptogen? Lastly, would astralagus (or some other adaptogen) be OK for a kindergartner to use daily, in order to build up her immunity to disease? If so, how much tea would I give her; and how often? Adaptogens are substances that help the body adapt to stresses (environmental, chemical, personal and biological) by supporting immunity and regeneration of body tissues and fluids. Adaptogens include the ginsengs, shiitake mushrooms and bee pollen. Astragalus is considered an immune tonic, to improve resistance to infections and allergies. It is used in chronic
