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Ginseng

Use With Caution While Breastfeeding

Ginseng is generally recognized as safe for adults, but its use during breastfeeding is not recommended due to potential estrogenic activity and lack of data.

Over-the-counter · Source: NIH LactMed®, Dec 2021

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