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tempus vernum
05-04-2007, 05:41 AM
I looked up chasteberry/vitex and that seems fine (studies say it *could* decrease milk supply but if its established already).

What I can't find is info on Dong Quai and SIberian Ginsing which are both ingredients in my chasteberry pills ??? ANyone know about safety?

inesperada
05-04-2007, 05:44 AM
I don't have my copy of Nursing Mother's Herbal atm, but I looked up Dong Quai for another mama here a while back and this is what it said:

Dong quai is given a safety rating of "B". It is known to lower blood pressure, and one woman reported that she became dizzy after use. I don't find anything about bm supply, but it does increase the flow of menstruation, if that will be a problem.