Herbs And Breastfeeding : Herbal Galactagogues To Increase Breast Milk
Galactagogues are those herbs that establish and promote the flow of mother's milk. They often have high calcium contents and vary in taste. Many of the following herbs can be taken as herbal teas, giving the added benefit of liquid intake to also help to increase milk. It's important for nursing moms to pay attention to liquid intake and stay well hydrated.
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Alfalfa, Medicago sativa L. -
Anise Seed, Pimpinella anisum -
Basil, Ocimum basilicum -
Black Seed oil, Nigella sativa -
Blessed Thistle, Cnicus benedictus -
Borage Seed Oil, Borago officinalis -
Caraway Seed, Carum carvi -
Castor Oil, Ricinus communis -
Chaste Tree, Vitex agnus-castus -
Dandelion Root, Taraxacum officinale -
Dill, Anethum graveolens -
Fennel Seed, Foeniculum vulgare -
Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum -
Garlic, Allium sativum -
Goat's Rue, Galega officinalis -
Hops, Humulus Lupulus -
Jasmine Flower Oil, Jasminum officinale -
Lemongrass, Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus -
Milk Thistle Seed, Silybum marianum L. -
Sesame , Sesamum indicum -
Tribulus terrestris L, Tribulus terrestris,
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