Tip for BF'ers

[littlemiss83]

agnus-castus - for milk supply

Just watched a documentary about herbal remedies and this was mentioned. Just incase anyone is interested

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[mustard]

I just checked my bottle of angus castus (left over from ttc) and it says not suitable for breastfeeding. Are they just covering their backs do you think?

 

[littlemiss83]

OOooh i'm not sure hun

It was an hour long documentary, the guy has a massive farm/plantation type thing & grows an amazing amount of herbs, he went through all the uses. I will see if I can find any more info.

I wouldn't take it when BF'ing if thats what it says

I'll see what I can find

 

[BevG]

all herbal remedies say that, even fenugreek

 

[littlemiss83]

This is a widely useful herb for so many female problems, including fertility, menstrual and pre-menstrual problems, and thrush. See the reference at Women’s Health.

Agnus Castus acts on two hormones, progesterone and prolactin. During breastfeeding, prolactin encourages milk production. Agnus Castus is well recognised in Europe as a galactogogue - a herb to promote breast milk. One study shows Agnus Castus increasing milk production by up to three times that of control group, after 20 days of use.

Warnings:
Not to be taken during pregnancy.
Agnus Castus appears suitable for long term use at normal doses.
Avoid with any progesterone drug, contraceptive pill or HRT.
Agnus Castus may aggravate spasmodic dysmenorrhoea (menstrual cramps) if not associated with PMS.
Caution with dopamine antagonist drugs.

http://www.naturalhealthanswers.co.uk/natbreast.php#encouraging