Can I drink Isatis root during breastfeeding? Can I drink Isatis root during breastfeeding?

During breastfeeding, mothers may have cold symptoms or discomfort. So, during breastfeeding, many mothers dare not take medicine at will. Today, let's talk about whether you can take Isatis root during breastfeeding.

Can breastfeeding mothers eat Isatis root?

Isatis root belongs to Chinese patent medicine preparations, which is generally relatively safe and can be used appropriately by children. Breastfeeding mothers can drink Isatis root, but if the disease is more serious, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding to avoid infecting the child. Also, drink more water and don't eat spicy food. It is recommended to pay attention to rest. Generally, medicines that have no effect on breast milk can be used. If it is a cold, the symptoms are relatively mild. You can drink more boiled water, rest more, pay attention to diet, etc., and try to prevent colds in life.

If there are other symptoms, you can drink fresh bamboo juice. As long as the instructions for the medicine do not clearly indicate that it cannot be used during breastfeeding, it can be used. As long as the nursing mother does not have a high fever, she can take drugs such as Isatis root and cold granules under the guidance of a doctor. It is recommended not to abuse antibiotics or strong cold medicines.

Since the nature and flavor of Isatis root is bitter and cold, it is more suitable for wind-heat cold caused by internal heat evil. People with hot constitution can also drink one bag each after meals in the morning and evening for prevention during the cold-prone season, but it is best not to exceed three days. If you are a person with a weak constitution, you often feel disharmony between the spleen and stomach, prone to diarrhea, and afraid of cold, it is not suitable to drink more Isatis root granules. Because of its bitter and cold nature, it hurts the stomach and will bring a series of gastrointestinal reactions. As a result, the cold is not cured, but instead causes stomach pain, chills, loss of appetite and other symptoms. Especially for children, whose spleen and stomach functions are not yet sound, taking more Isatis root is more likely to cause symptoms such as indigestion. Therefore, do not take Isatis root granules blindly on your own, and do not increase the dosage at will. It should be taken under the guidance of a doctor or according to the usage and dosage specified in the instructions, otherwise it will cause physical discomfort.

Effects of Isatis Root

1. Anti-pathogenic microorganisms

Isatis root has an inhibitory effect on many bacteria. The water extract has different degrees of inhibitory effect on Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, octa-synuclein, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi, Shigella dysenteriae (Shigella, Freundii), Enterobacterium, etc.; the acetone extract has a similar effect and is effective against hemolytic streptococci (all using agar microplate method). The antibacterial effect on type A meningococci is similar to that of garlic and honeysuckle. It has a significant inhibitory effect on influenza virus PR8 strain and Jingke 68-1 strain. In vitro, Isatis root has the effect of killing Leptospira.

2. Effects on cardiovascular system

Experiments have shown that this product can increase the perfusion volume of isolated rabbit ears and rat lower limbs, improve rabbit mesenteric microcirculation, lower the blood pressure of anesthetized rabbits, reduce capillary permeability, and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption in mice.

3. Inhibit platelet aggregation

Isatis root has a significant inhibitory effect on ADP-induced rabbit platelet aggregation. Uridine, hypoxanthine, pyrimidine, salicylic acid, etc. isolated from Isatis root also show certain inhibitory activity on ATP-induced rabbit platelet aggregation. At a concentration of 0.21 mg/kg, the inhibition rates were 18.2%, 24.2%, 10.8% and 20%, respectively.

Nutritional supply for mother

1. Heat energy: The heat energy requirement of a nursing mother is about 25% higher than that of a normal woman. During the lactation period, women should increase their heat intake by 800k on the original basis. Malnutrition can directly reduce the amount of milk secretion.

2. Protein: Insufficient protein supply in the diet of lactating mothers will affect milk production and put the mother in a state of negative nitrogen balance. Lactating mothers should increase protein intake by 25g per day on the basis of normal protein supply.

3. Lipids: Lipids are related to the development of the baby's brain, especially lipids, which are particularly important for the development of the central nervous system. Essential fatty acids increase milk secretion, so mothers should eat more vegetable oils that are rich in essential fatty acids.

4. Inorganic salts: Calcium, iron, copper, zinc, and iodine are the most important inorganic salts for breastfeeding mothers. Because it is easy to be deficient in these substances at this stage. For example, zinc, if the breastfeeding mother is malnourished in the first three months after delivery, the zinc content in the breast milk is significantly lower than that of a well-nourished mother.

5. Vitamins: Many vitamins taken by breastfeeding mothers play an important role in maintaining the stability of breast milk nutrients, maintaining breastfeeding mothers' health and promoting breast milk secretion. For example, VB1 has the function of promoting breast milk secretion. Other vitamins such as VB2, VA, VD, and VC also play a very important role.

Drugs that are prohibited for breastfeeding mothers: quinolone antibiotics, aminoglycoside antibiotics, chloramphenicol, ribavirin, radioactive isotopes, bromocriptine, cyclosporine, doxorubicin, etc.

Drugs that breastfeeding mothers should use with caution: metronidazole (it is recommended to interrupt breastfeeding for 12-24 hours when using this drug), sulfonamides (neonates and premature infants within 5 days of breastfeeding should avoid use), antifungal drugs (topical medications are safer), antiviral drugs, thiourea antithyroid drugs, etc.

Breastfeeding mothers are advised not to purchase medicines on their own and to follow the doctor's orders when taking medicines for safety reasons.