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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. |
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The cut and sifted form of this herb is a popular tea having a very soft, delicate flavor that melds very nicely with mint. ...
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Anise Seed |
Pimpinella anisum |
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Anise's phytochemicals, including creosol and alpapinene, are apparent and well-established in preparations to break up congestion, ease coughing, an ...
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Basil |
Ocimum basilicum |
Sweet Basil |
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Like other herbs in the mint family basil is carminative and disinfectant. The fresh picked leaves make a stimulating and refreshing tea. Basil has al ...
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Black Seed Oil |
Nigella sativa |
Black cumin, black caraway, Roman-coriander, fennel-flower |
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Black cumin seed oil is used as a healthy dietary supplement. Black seed oil
contains fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in a unique cell structure. ...
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Blessed Thistle |
Carbenia benedictus |
Holy thistle, St. Benedict's thistle |
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Medieval monks held this plant in high esteem, as the name suggests and considered it a cure for everything from smallpox to ...
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Borage |
Borago officinalis |
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Borage oil should not be heated, and must be used cold to take full advantage of its health benefits. For topical applications, either apply directly, ...
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Caraway |
Carum carvi |
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The familiar seed that adorn dark rye bread is a member of the carrot family, and all parts are edible, roots, leaves and see ...
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Chaste Tree |
Vitex agnus-castus |
Vitex,Chasteberry, Monk's Pepper |
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Chasteberry's normalizing and balancing action is what makes the herb valuable in treating irregular menses and infertility. For chronic problems, it ...
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Dandelion |
Taraxacum officinale |
Priest's crown, Swine's Snout |
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Like burdock, dandelion root helps the body dispose of unwanted skin bacteria. It also stimulates digestion and supports the liver. ...
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Dill |
Anethum graveoleus |
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Dill is good for treatment of gas and nausea , especially from sudden changes in diet, or a bad reaction to spicy food. ...
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Fennel |
Foeniculum vulgare |
Sweet Fennel, Fenkel |
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The uses for fennel go far beyond the kitchen however, fennel has been used as a medicinal herb by the early Romans and Greeks. ...
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Fenugreek |
Trigonella foenum-graecum |
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Fenugreek contains potent antioxidants that have beneficial effects on the liver and pancreas, making it useful in the treatment of diabetes, high cho ...
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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
Poor Man's Treacle, Bawang, Bauang |
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Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the ...
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Hops |
Humulus Lupulus |
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The Hop was first mentioned by Pliny who speaks of it as a garden plant among the Romans, who ate the young shoots in spring ...
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Jasmine |
Jasminum officinale |
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In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence ...
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Lemongrass |
Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus |
lemongrass |
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Lemon grass herb is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood. The essential oil can be used in ma ...
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Milk Thistle |
Silybum marianum L. |
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Whole seeds of milk thistle or a tincture made from them are now used in the United States as well as Europe, for both protection and regeneration of ...
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Sesame |
Sesamum indicum |
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Sesame seeds, and sesame seed oil are used for food, and skin care and have a rich tradition of medicinal use ...
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Tribulus terrestris L |
Tribulus terrestris, |
Burra Gookeroo, Burra Gokhru, puncture vine, |
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Native to India, the role of Tribulus Terrestris in Eastern European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency ...
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