Galactagogue And Lactation Herbs For Increasing Breast Milk Production:

Galactagogue And Lactation Herbs For Increasing Breast Milk Production:

 

Fenugreek Or Trigonella foenum-graecum Or Methika:Fenugreek is the most common galacagogue and lactation herb. Fenugreek can be taken as herbal tea twice or thrice a day.  Fenugreek is considered a uterine stimulant, so do not use this herb if you are pregnant.Fenugreek also works on the digestive system. It helps to expel the gas or flatus out that is why it might appear as causing gas in some individuals. On regular use the problem of flatulence will disappear.Insulin-dependent diabetics should use the herb with caution or not at all, as it may affect their blood sugar readings and insulin needs. This herb, along with other therapies, has even been used successfully by non-birth mothers to help them produce breast milk for their adopted babies!

Fennel Or Foeniculum vulgare:Fennel seed stimulates milk flow and relieves gas and colic. It increases breast milk production, but also helps to expel gas and aids in digestion and relieves colic.

Shatavari Or Asparagus racemosus:This herb is greatly reputed as a galactagogue and lactation herbs. This provides nutrition to mother as well as baby. Shatavari can even be used during pregnancy. Shatavari can be used as first line herbal remedy for increasing breast milk.

Anise seed:Anise seed aids in digestion and promotes mother's milk production for nursing mothers.

Cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum):Cumin seed is a good digestive and galactagogue. Cumin seed can be used with jaggery.