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

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