A book on herbs will give no information whatsoever on homeopathy. The plant belladonna (deadly nightshade), for example is a poison and should never be ingested as an herb, but the homeopathic remedy keeps moms off abx for mastitis every time--and not bc they think it will--but because homeopathy works. Without destroying the gut and risking a lifetime of chronic disease. Homeopathic remedies that anyone might purchase are safe, although I am not  a fan of mixed remedies like Calmes Forte, bc it's the least effective way to use homeopathy. The rare remedy that is not safe to use w/o homeopathic supervision will not be available to consumers. 


One of the nice things about living in France is that every single pharmacy carries homeopathic remedies and almost all MDs know how to use them, at least at a basic level. Last year, when our cat was sick, I took her to a vet and he wanted to treat her for a possible bowel obstruction. I told him our vet in the US is a homeopath and w/o flinching he wrote a script for a homeopathic remedy that we filled at the pharmacy. She was well within 24 hours. 



Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA & France
Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC




Date:    Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:23:31 -0600
From:    [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Calms Forte while breastfeeding?

Basically, homeopathic medicines are harmless, just as placebos are harmless - 
unless you believe they will harm you. No flame intended.

-----Original Message-----
From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
On Behalf Of Erie Melnychuk
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:30 AM
Subject: Calms Forte while breastfeeding?

I have a client asking me if Calms Forte (by Hylands) is safe while 
breastfeeding. I have searched high and low with no avail. The active 
ingredients are 

Passiflora 1X | Triple Strength HPUS

Avena Sativa 1X | Double Strength HPUS

Humulus Lupulus 1X | Double Strength HPUS

Chamomilla 2X | HPUS

As far as I've seen, the last 3 ingredients are safe, but I've been seeing mixed 
reviews on passiflora (best I can find is that it causes uterine contractions). 

If anyone else has any helpful info I'd appreciate it!! Thanks!









 



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