Can I breastfeed while taking Isatis root?

Isatis root is a relatively common Chinese medicine. It is very effective in preventing and treating colds. Breastfeeding women should be careful about taking isatis root if they have a cold. They must follow the doctor's advice on medication to avoid adverse effects on health due to improper use of medication and to avoid adverse effects on the fetus.

Can I drink Isatis root during breastfeeding?

Isatis root is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation for preventing and treating colds. It is the root of Isatis indigotica, a plant of the Cruciferae family, and Isatis indigotica, a plant of the Acanthaceae family. It tastes bitter and is cold in nature. According to scientific measurements, Isatis root has good antibacterial, antiviral, anti-leptospira and detoxification effects. If a breastfeeding mother takes isatis root in moderation under the guidance of a doctor, it will not affect the breast milk. If a mother catches a cold while breastfeeding, it is recommended not to abuse antibiotics or strong cold medicines, and consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

The leaves of Isatis root, also known as the traditional Chinese medicine Isatis indigotica, are also a good medicine for clearing away heat and detoxifying. It has a good therapeutic effect on influenza, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, bacillary dysentery, gastroenteritis, mouth ulcers, etc. It has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on diseases related to the flu season, such as meningitis, measles, scarlet fever, mumps, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, etc., and among the many good medicines for treating colds, the Chinese medicine Isatis root can be regarded as a relatively ideal medicine. The side effects of Isatis root are relatively minor among cold medicines.

Effects and functions of Isatis root

Isatis root is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation commonly used to prevent colds. What is sold on the market is generally Isatis root granules, which can be taken at home. The effects and functions of Isatis root are as follows:

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

Isatis root has the effect of resisting bacterial endotoxin. Bacterial endotoxins are what Chinese medicine calls "heat toxins", which are mainly toxins released after bacteria are killed. Studies have found that the various types of chemical components contained in Isatis root, such as organic acids, alkaloids, nucleosides, etc., can directly neutralize and degrade endotoxins or destroy the normal structure of bacterial endotoxins, while inhibiting the synthesis and excessive release of inflammatory mediators induced by endotoxins. Isatis root has the effect of resisting oxygen free radicals and enhancing immunity.

2. Antibacterial and antiviral

Isatis root has a bactericidal effect on many kinds of bacteria. The water extract of Isatis root has inhibitory effects on Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Octagonal cocci, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus paratyphi, Shigella dysenteriae (Shigella, Freundii), Enterococcus faecium, etc.; the acetone extract has a similar effect and is effective against hemolytic Streptococcus (all using the agar microplate method). Its 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.