In a message dated 5/29/1 3:10:11 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << I have more than one herbal resource that states that echinacea may be used during both pregnancy and lactation. No, these aren't based on traditional medical studies, if you need that sort of reference. >> In many Europian countries herbs are prescribed by physicians, just as drugs are here in the US. The information that I have from Dr. Tieraona Lowdog is that no serious side effects have been reported in over 2.5 million prescriptions per year in Germany. Echinacea also has over 150 years of use in the US and was once one of the most popular pharmaceuticals sold in the US. One study in 1996 showed no adverse reactions in patients ranging in age from infant to adult (Phytomedicine, 1996; 3(1):95-102.) Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html