Vervain

PMID: 30000912

Abstract:

Verbain (Verbena officinalis) contains iridoid glycosides (e.g., verbenalin, hastatoside), verbascoside, and flavonoids. Vervain is a purported galactogogue;[1][2] however, no scientifically valid clinical trials support this use. Galactogogues should never replace evaluation and counseling on modifiable factors that affect milk production.[3] No data exist on the excretion of any components of vervain into breastmilk or on the safety and efficacy of vervain in nursing mothers or infants. Vervain is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) as a food by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is well tolerated, but gastrointestinal and allergic reactions have been reported.
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Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP50816245	Hastatoside		50816-24-5	Price

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