Is Codonopsis pilosula safe while breastfeeding?
Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Codonopsis pilosula. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.
Effects on the breastfed infant
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on milk supply
A randomized controlled study evaluated the efficacy of an herbal galactagogic decoction combined with auricular acupressure in improving lactation outcomes. The decoction was self-formulated consisting of Wang Bu Liu Xing ( Vaccaria seeds) 10 grams, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) 6 grams, Astragalus membranaceus 12 grams, Angelica sinensis (dong quai) 12 grams, Atractylodes macrocephala 10 grams, Tongzhi 30 grams, Codonopsis pilosula (dangshen ) 12 grams, and Andrographis paniculata (green chiretta) 6 grams. One daily dose was decocted in water to yield approximately 200 mL of liquid, which was divided into 2 oral doses per day. Both groups were treated for 2 weeks. A total of 104 women with postpartum hypogalactia were randomly assigned to a control group (auricular acupressure alone, n = 52) or an intervention group (auricular acupressure plus herbal decoction, n = 52) for 2 weeks. Primary outcomes included milk production and formula supplementation, while secondary outcomes were serum hormone levels (estradiol, progesterone, and prolactin), symptom scores, psychological status, and clinical effectiveness. Compared with the control group, the intervention group demonstrated lower estradiol and progesterone levels, higher prolactin levels, increased milk production, and reduced formula supplementation.[ 2 ]
Levels in milk
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Source: NIH LactMed (National Library of Medicine).
Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medicine while breastfeeding without confirming with your doctor.