Botanical Galactagogues

Abascal, Kathy; Yarnell, Eric

doi:10.1089/act.2008.14602

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“…While there is a need for further evaluation of botanical galactagogues, particularly for those most widely used,85 there are unfortunately barriers to conducting appropriate research, eg, the mismatch between clinical research protocols and traditional preparations used for study, as well as a lack of dedicated funding for this work 86…”

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confidence: 99%

Maternal experiences with and sources of information on galactagogues to support lactation: a cross-sectional study

Bazzano¹,

Cenac²,

Brandt³

et al. 2017

IJWH

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An increase in the marketing and use of herbal galactagogues among breastfeeding mothers in the US has raised the issue of how best to provide support and information on the use of these products, particularly in light of limited availability of certified lactation counselors and continued suboptimal rates of breastfeeding globally. Currently, no cross-sectional data are available on the experiences and attitudes of mothers regarding the use of herbal and pharmaceutical galactagogues for lactation in the US. The findings of an online survey of 188 breastfeeding mothers on experiences with and sources of information on galactagogues are presented. Most mothers (76%) reported that while breastfeeding, they felt as though they were not making enough milk to meet the needs of their child, and yet 54% also indicated that they had not supplemented with formula. A large proportion of respondents reported utilizing galactagogues to increase lactation and finding them useful. The results indicated that most women learned about galactagogues from the Internet or by word of mouth through friends. Lactation consultants were the third-most reported sources of information on these products. While many respondents reported perceiving galactagogues as innocuous, more evidence on safety and efficacy is needed to support women properly who seek out and use them. Large-scale studies of the prevalence of galactagogue use in the US and rigorous evaluation of use globally are needed to ensure that mothers who choose to breastfeed may safely avail themselves of all options when counseling support is insufficient.

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confidence: 99%

Maternal experiences with and sources of information on galactagogues to support lactation: a cross-sectional study

Bazzano¹,

Cenac²,

Brandt³

et al. 2017

IJWH

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“…We compared the data gathered during the field study to other ethnobotanical investigations dealing with this subject, and to national and international ethnobotanical literature sources and popular references that considered the traditional uses of wild plants in local cuisines for galactagogue purposes [1,12,23,[28][29][30][31][32]39,[49][50][51][52]. The data obtained (frequency of mention, usage of the parts of the plants, and methods of preparation) were evaluated using the cross-table analysis tool in Microsoft Excel software.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…vulgare, containing anethole and estragole phytoestrogens, are also an ingredient for seasoning many traditional Sicilian dishes [47]. Moreover, these seeds, beyond their galactagogue properties, are used in Sicily to prepare infusions for soothing colic in infants through breastfeeding [49].…”

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Ethnobotanical uses of wild taxa as galactagogues in Sicily (Italy)

Geraci

Polizzano²,

Schicchi³

2018

Acta Soc Bot Pol

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Breastfeeding furnishes optimal nutrition, immune support, and a multitude of health benefits to mothers and newborns. Since ancient times plants have been employed as galactagogues in the folk medicine of many human cultures. In Sicily, a region with great floristic diversity in the Mediterranean area, where a conspicuous pool of species is traditionally used for food and aromatic, cosmetic, handicraft, agricultural, forestry, and medicinal purposes, some people recognize the galactagogue properties of some spontaneous plants.The goal of this study was to identify wild plants with galactagogue properties and vegetable-food remedies traditionally used by women during breastfeeding to increase milk production. It was conducted in the Madonie territory (province of Palermo) by interviewing a sample of 105 people that was divided into three age groups.Ethnobotanical investigations revealed a total of 34 species, belonging to 11 families and 25 genera, used as galactagogues. For each taxon, the parts used, the methods of preparation, and the phytochemical profiles according to the literature were reported. The most represented family was Asteraceae, with 12 genera and 17 species, the majority of which contained latex.The most frequently used parts of the galactagogue plants were leaves (69%) that were mainly eaten as cooked vegetables, raw in salads, or utilized as an infusion tea. The species cited in this study are mainly wild traditional vegetables with high nutritional profiles that could improve the quality and the quantity of the milk produced. The study found that older people represent a precious source of information to help younger people preserve the cultural identity of the territory.

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“…Although the mechanism by which fenugreek may increase milk supply is unknown, it is reported to have antianxiety effects 33 which have the potential to positively affect milk production. Fenugreek is GRAS ["generally recognized as safe"] by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.…”

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confidence: 99%

Feasibility and Acceptability of Two Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Perceived Insufficient Milk in Mothers of Late Preterm and Early Term Infants

Demirci¹,

Bare²,

Cohen³

et al. 2016

Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) could be one option to address perceived insufficient milk (PIM), but there are few data comparing the effectiveness, acceptability, and safety of various CAM therapies. The purpose of this study was to describe and compare, among women delivering at 34-37 6/7 weeks, the feasibility and acceptability of two CAM interventions for treatment of PIM: (1) a meditation/relaxation intervention via an MP3 (Apple iPod Shuffle Ó ) player and (2) a commercially available combination-blend herbal supplement (Motherlove: More Milk Plus Alcohol Free

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Botanical Galactagogues

Cited by 45 publications

References 23 publications

Maternal experiences with and sources of information on galactagogues to support lactation: a cross-sectional study

Maternal experiences with and sources of information on galactagogues to support lactation: a cross-sectional study

Ethnobotanical uses of wild taxa as galactagogues in Sicily (Italy)

Feasibility and Acceptability of Two Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Perceived Insufficient Milk in Mothers of Late Preterm and Early Term Infants

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