>>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

I remember reading a reference to a case where an Asian bf woman's male
baby developed pubic hair, which went away after she quit taking ginseng
(which I assume was the Asian form, which I understand is different from
the American form).  I'm not sure I can find the reference.

Arly

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