>Does anyone know the effect of maternal use of ginseng on a breastfeeding baby? >Thanks. I have to say that I have been wondering the same thing lately...I have a patient who learned that ginseng helps with menopausal symptoms, so she got some high quality wisc. stuff, and her hot flashes went away. But she is told in her literature about ginseng that if postmenopausal bleeding occurs, to stop it. Therefore, I wonder if ginseng increases estrogen levels, and if it does, that would mean alot in terms of increased risks of breast and endometrial cancer risks, and perhaps could lower breastmilk supply in a nursing woman. I don't know if this is true at all, anyone else have any info?-Anne Eglash MD