Galactagogue
From Health Facts
Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
| See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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| See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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The galactogogues stimulate the production of milk and are often used to support breast-feeding.
Galactagogue Herbs:
- Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum)
- Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
- Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
- Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis)
- Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
- Nettle (Urtica dioica)
- Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.
