My understanding of the reason for Hale's L5 is that it is not related to alcohol or detoxification rather concern of toxicity. It is discussed in the InfantRisk Forums here: https://www.infantrisk.com/forum/forum/medications-and-breastfeeding-mothers/herbal-medications/1509-kombucha Ellen Ellen J. Rubin, MA, IBCLC, LLLL *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome