Breastfeeding and postpartum medicines.

Kashyamarebetter then arishtam

Arishtams are fermented preparations and do contain some alcohol. Kashayas and lehyams may have very minimal alcohol due to natural extraction, but it is generally much less than arishtams. Since alcohol can pass into breast milk, caution is needed while breastfeeding. I suggest you consult me for a safe alternative plan for postpartum care.

They are safe. You needn't worry

Arishtas do contain some natural alcohol due to fermentation, whereas Kashayam and Lehyam generally don’t. Since you are breastfeeding, it is important to choose the right medicines and safe combinations, as some herbs may pass into breast milk. I will need to understand your health needs and baby’s age before guiding you on the safest options. Please book a consultation so I can plan a suitable regimen for you.

Thank you for asking this so carefully 🙏. I’ll break it down clearly for you: --- ## 1. **About Arishtams & Asavams (like Jeerakarishtam, Dasamoolarishtam, Dhanwantharam Arishtam)** * These are **fermented Ayurvedic preparations**. * During preparation, natural sugars (jaggery, honey, herbs) ferment and generate **self-alcohol (2%–12%)**. * That alcohol helps preserve the medicine and extract active compounds. * So yes, **arishtams contain alcohol**. --- ## 2. **About Gulikas (like Mahadhanwantharam Gulika)** * These are **tablets/pills** made from powders and decoctions. * **They do not contain alcohol**. --- ## 3. **About Kashayams (like Dhanwantharam Kashayam)** * These are **herbal decoctions**, water-based, usually boiled fresh or given in bottled form. * They **do not contain alcohol**, unless a little arishtam is added for preservation (which is rare). --- ## 4. **About Lehyams (like Ajaswagandhadi Lehyam)** * These are **herbal jams**, prepared with sugar/jaggery and ghee/oil. * They **do not contain alcohol**. --- ## 5. **Alcohol & Breastfeeding** * It is true that **any alcohol in your blood passes into breast milk**. * In arishtams, the alcohol is usually **small in dose** (most doctors prescribe 10–15 ml diluted in water, 1–2 times/day). * Even so, if you are breastfeeding, it is safer to: * **Take arishtams immediately after feeding**, so by the next feed (2–3 hrs later) blood alcohol level is negligible. * Or **ask your doctor to substitute with kashayam, gulika, or lehyam**, which don’t contain alcohol. --- ✅ **Summary:** * **Yes**: Jeerakarishtam, Dasamoolarishtam, Dhanwantharam Arishtam → contain self-generated alcohol. * **No**: Kashayam, Gulika, Lehyam → do not contain alcohol. --- 👉 If you are breastfeeding and worried, you can request your vaidya to **switch arishtams to equivalent kashayam or lehyam formulations** – these are safer alternatives. Would you like me to list **alcohol-free alternatives** to the arishtams you were prescribed (so you can ask your doctor for a swap)? Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine. Consult me personally for details.

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kindly follow the advice.

Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine

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age of ur infant ?

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It is safe as it is self generated edible alcohol and same is prescribed in classical texts