Last update June 11, 2016

Sabila

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Probably compatible. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

Herb leaves are used. It contains hydroxianthracenes, acemannan and glycomannan.

Attributed properties: laxative and healing effect on wounds.

Indication according to Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: constipation.

Excessive or long-term use may lead to severe diarrhea, dehydration and liver toxicity.

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.
As an active laxative compound it can lead to colicky abdominal pain. Because excretion into breast milk is possible, avoiding it while breastfeeding is advisable.

Non-toxic when topically used.

Without proof of efficacy it is used to treat nipple's crackles or pain. If applied on the breast, cleanse it thoroughly before nursing to avoid swallowing by the infant. Risk of diarrhea or refusing to latch-on because of bad taste would increase.

Alternatives

  • Lactulose ( Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.)

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Other names

Sabila is also known as Aloe. Here it is a list of alternative known names::


Sabila in other languages or writings:

Groups

Sabila belongs to these groups or families:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Sabila in its composition:

List of 9 tradenames

References

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  2. MedlinePlus. Fitoterapia y suplementos para bajar de peso. Información de salud para usted. 2019 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. Meng S, Deng Q, Feng C, Pan Y, Chang Q. Effects of massage treatment combined with topical cactus and aloe on puerperal milk stasis. Breast Dis. 2015 Abstract
  4. The Royal Women’s Hospital Victoria Australia. Herbal and Traditional Medicines in Breasfeeding. Fact Sheet. 2013 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  5. Bunchorntavakul C, Reddy KR. Review article: herbal and dietary supplement hepatotoxicity. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  6. Sim TF, Sherriff J, Hattingh HL, Parsons R, Tee LB. The use of herbal medicines during breastfeeding: a population-based survey in Western Australia. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  7. Abu Hamad BA, Sammour HK. Weaning practices of mothers attending United Nations Relief and Works Agency health centres in the Gaza Governorates. J Adv Nurs. 2013 Abstract
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  9. Amir LH, Pirotta MV, Raval M. Breastfeeding--evidence based guidelines for the use of medicines. Aust Fam Physician. 2011 Sep;40(9):684-90. Review. Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
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  17. Vanaclocha B, Cañigueral S. Fitoterapia.net. 1992 - Disponible en: https://www.fitoterapia.net. 03/2021 Abstract

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