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	Clinical Practice Guidelines : Medications and herbal preparations to increase breastmilk production (galactagogues)
		Galactagogues should only be recommended following a thorough assessment of breastfeeding and where appropriate changes have been implemented.
		As it increases prolactin levels, it is accepted for use as a galactagogue to increase breast milk supply.
		It is generally used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting or reflux but may also be used as a galactagogue to increase breast milk supply, as it increases prolactin levels like domperidone.
	www.rwh.org.au /rwhcpg/maternity.cfm?doc_id=9092 (628 words)

	Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine \| Full text \| Traditional use of the Andean flicker (Colaptes rupicola) as a ...
		I explore the factors giving rise to and sustaining the practice, relate it to other galactagogues used in the Andes and to the use of birds in ethnomedical and ethnoveterinary treatments in general, and situate it within the general tendency in the Andes and elsewhere to replicate human relations in the treatment of valuable livestock.
		The bird's use as a galactagogue appears to be motivated by both metaphorical associations and its perceived efficacy, and conceptually blends human and animal healthcare domains.
		Galactagogues provide an especially rich and provocative research topic for anthropologists because they conjoin practical and symbolic logics, and because the very belief that a given treatment is effective often makes it so for humans, whatever the original reason for its adoption.
	www.ethnobiomed.com /content/2/1/23 (9829 words)

	Increasing Milk Supply
		Galactagogues are a wonderful tool, but should NOT be considered until the above measures have been taken first.
		Galactagogues are a wonderful thing when they are truly necessary but they should be a last resort.
		Typically that would be seen in the mother, but in rare cases it is seen in the infant with an exhibition of some gastrointestinal difficulty which can be as mild as gassiness in the bowels.
	www.drjaygordon.com /development/bf/galact.asp (3000 words)

	What are galactagogues. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The term "galactagogue" refers to any substance that is known to increase the milk supply or aid in let-down.
		Be aware, though, that physicians are not well versed on the uses of herbs, particularly galactagogue, and may be very conservative in endorsement of their use.
		A mother might also use galactagogue when she is pumping long term because she is working outside the home, has an ill, hospitalized, or premature baby, or has a baby born with a congenital disorder that impacts breastfeeding (e.g., cleft palate, Down syndrome).
	www.herbal-products.biz /breast-milk/galactagogues.htm (722 words)

	Herbs and Breastfeeding
		Galactagogues are those herbs that establish and promote the flow of mother's milk.
		The addition of hops to a galactagogue brew will help both mother and baby to settle down at the day's close.
		Garden sage or parsley eaten or brewed for tea will act as the opposite of a galactagogue, drying up excess milk to reduce blockages in the milk ducts and improve swelling, helping the infection to heal.
	www.hpakids.org /HTML/herbsandbreastfeeding3.htm (1238 words)

	Galactagogue And Lactation Herbs For Boosting Up Breast Milk Production
		Galactagogue and lactation herbs are useful to increase breast milk production.
		Galactagogue and lactation herbs are needed in certain normal physiological conditions and after some medical and surgical procedures.
		This ayurvedic herb is greatly reputed as a galactagogue and lactation herbs.
	www.holistic-herbalist.com /galactagogue-and-lactation-herbs.html (920 words)

	Increase breast milk supply naturally with Herbal galactagogues. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		There are many herbs which are used to increase breast milk supply, but even herbs have side effects, and should not be taken without professional supervision.
		AIM Barleylife ® is a natural herbal galactagogue and a wholefood green juice concentrate in one easy to take powdered form.
		It's tremendous value as a natural herbal galactagogue being a natural consequence of this.
	www.herbal-products.biz /natural-herbal-galactagogues.htm (543 words)

	Galacatagogues
		Anethum graveolens is reported to be antispasmodic, duretic, anti-flatulent, and galactagogue.
		It is diaphoretic, galactagogue, stomachic, anti- diabetic mucilaginous herb.
		This herb is a galactagogue, diuretic, diaphoretic and it reduces blood glucose levels.
	www.birthandbreastfeeding.com /galacatagogues.htm (1673 words)

	Galactagogue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A galactagogue is a substance, typically a herb, that increases lactation.
		The most commonly used herbal galactagogues are fenugreek, brewer's yeast, blessed thistle, and alfalfa; others include anise, astragalus root, burdock, nettle, fennel, flax, vervain, and marshmallow root.
		According to the Talmud, the drinking of wine will increase the quantity and quality of breast milk.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Galactagogue (100 words)

	kellymom.com :: Herbal Remedies for Increasing Milk Supply
		Goat's rue is the active ingredient in Galactogil, a popular galactagogue in France.
		It was first used as a galactologue by French dairy farmers, who noted a 35-50% increase in their cow's milk output.
		Reported to be more effective when taken with a mild galactagogue such as nettle.
	www.kellymom.com /herbal/milksupply/herbal-rem_f.html (1006 words)

	Currants and Spice- Women's Herbs for lactation
		In Italy, a galactagogue tea is made from the seeds of fennel and anise (Pimpinella anisum L. [Apiaceae]) (Rosti et al., 1994).
		The dried aerial parts are used as a galactagogue; (Gladstar, 1993; Grieve, 1971; Weed, 1986) it is considered to be one of the best galactagogue herbs.
		The Commission E does not recommended blessed thistle for use during pregnancy and lactation, and its popularity as a galactagogue is not mentioned in their monograph (Blumenthal, 2000).
	currantsandspice.fateback.com /lactation.html (1762 words)

	Nettle
		It is said to be particularly useful in the treatment of chronic eczema.
		The freeze-dried version of the herb, which is used in capsules and tinctures, is the safest form of the galactagogue as leaves that have been dried in the usual fashion can contain mold spores, which could cause an allergic reaction in those sensitive to mold.
		Stinging nettle leaf (Urtica dioica L. [Urticaceae]) was one of the less-used galactagogue herbs among the participants in this study, though has a long-standing reputation for enriching breast milk (Gladstar, 1993; Weed, 1986; Yarnell, 1998).
	www.bfar.org /nettle.shtml (446 words)

	GMP HERBS - Medicinal \| Aromatic \| Organic \| Ayurvedic herb
		Asparagus racemosus : It is prescribed as a tonic, aphrodisiac, galactagogue, diuretic and demulcent.
		Mineral contents, which are biochemically important for the human system, were found in significant concentration in different parts of the herb.
		Fine powder of seed is given to increase the secretion of milk, recommended in scanty lactation.
	www.gmpherbs.com /motherchoice.htm (740 words)

	Using Fenugreek to Increase Milk Supply
		Fenugreek is a herbal galactagogue or preparation that causes milk secretion.
		It's leaves are used as a herb and its yellow rhombic seeds are a spice, frequently used in the preparation of pickles.
		As with the use of any medicinal herb, it is recommended to consult a physician who is knowledgable about herbs before using them.
	www.loveyourbaby.com /fenugreek.html (189 words)

	kellymom.com :: What is a galactagogue? Do I need one?
		Some mothers with a genuinely low milk supply use galactagogues in combination with increased nursing/pumping to increase supply.
		Adoptive moms may use galactagogues to increase the amount of milk they are able to provide for their babies.
		If these methods have not proven sufficient and you feel that a galactagogue is needed, remember that any galactagogue will be most effective in increasing milk supply when combined with an increased nursing frequency.
	www.kellymom.com /herbal/milksupply/herbal_galactagogue.html (416 words)

	Increase breast milk supply naturally with this natural herbal supplement.
		AIM Barleylife ®, is the powdered juice of young Barley grass juice, and is an excellent nutritional whole food supplement.
		It has been found to be an excellent herbal galactagogue by many mothers, producing a useful increase in breast milk supply and quality.
		So, besides it's excellent nutritional value, which you and your child need while nursing, the increase in milk is a very welcome side effect.
	www.allonhealth.com /increase-breast-milk.htm (448 words)

	ILCA - Abstracts for ILCA's 2004 Poster Session
		Given concerns regarding the increasing use of herbs among breastfeeding women and frequent maternal request for information on herbal galactagogues to assist low milk supply, Kaiser Permanente became the first HMO to adopt a physician-approved policy and protocol for the safe use of an herbal galactagogue.
		The project sought to look at the standard of practice on the use of herbal galactagogues in local and national health care communities, as well as evidenced based botanical medicine information for the development of safe standards.
		The poster includes details of the highly successful implementation of physician and patient education on the use of herbal galactagogue use for low milk supply management, in use since 1999.
	www.ilca.org /research/abstract.php (2480 words)

	AMMAWELL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Mothers sometimes ask La Leche League Leaders to suggest a prescription galactagogue (e.g., domperidone [Motilium] or metoclopramide [Reglan, Maxolon]) or to provide information on herbal galactagogues, such as fenugreek, blessed thistle, milk thistle, fennel or goat's rue.
		Prescription and herbal galactagogues are commonly used in the US when inducing lactation or relactating, especially among adoptive mothers.
		A mother might also use galactagogues when she is pumping long term because she is working outside the home, has an ill, hospitalized, or premature baby, or has a baby born with a congenital disorder that impacts breastfeeding (e.g., cleft palate, Down syndrome).
	home.comcast.net /~ammawell/galactbasics.html (717 words)

	Fenugreek
		Fenugreek seeds are an herbal galactagogue that is becoming very well known in the lactation community.
		It is a food that has been used safely for thousands of years as a common ingredient of curry (a middle-eastern spice).
		And it is not necessarily the best galactagogue, herbal or otherwise, for each mother, because low milk production is caused by many different factors.
	bfar.org /fenugreek.shtml (319 words)

	NeoReviews -- E-Letters for Hale, 5 (4) 164-172
		The FDA noticed that domperidone was becoming increasingly popular in the USA for use as a galactagogue even though it was not cleared for such purpose.
		Dr. Jack Newman of Canada has reportedly used domperidone as a galactagogue in more than 1000 women with only occasional reports of headache and gastric cramping.
		One is that it does not pass the blood-brain barrier, hence it does not induce maternal depression, or extrapyramidal symptoms, as is commonly reported with metoclopramide (Reglan).
	neoreviews.aappublications.org /cgi/eletters/5/4/e164 (786 words)

	Chasteberry - September 1, 2005 - American Family Physician
		The current literature supports the use of chasteberry for cyclical breast discomfort and premenstrual syndrome; data on its use for menstrual irregularities and fertility disorders are weak.
		Its traditional use as a galactagogue (i.e., a substance that enhances breast milk production) is not well supported in the literature and should be discouraged.
		There are no clinical data to support the use of chasteberry for reducing sexual desire, which has been a traditional application.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20050901/821.html (2255 words)

	Healthy Child Holistic Natural Parenting Alternative Medicine
		also somewhat bitter, hops is an effective galactagogue with the added benefits of sedative, relaxant qualities.
		high in calcium, borage leaves are mild tasting and make a strong addition to any galactagogue brew.
		eaten or brewed for tea will act as the opposite of a galactagogue, drying up excess milk to reduce blockages in the milk ducts and improve swelling, helping the infection to heal.
	www.healthychild.com /database/herbs_and_breastfeeding.htm (1272 words)

	Herbal galactagogues to increase breast milk supply.
		Herbal Galactagogues may be a better choice than prescription galactagogues.
		The juice of young Barley grass, because of it's high nutritional content, is produced as a whole food supplement, and has been discovered by breastfeeding mothers to be a very effective natural galactagogue.
		Barleylife will also help you with the nutritional boost you need during that tiring time of breastfeeding, and you will know that you don't have to worry about any negative side effects that some herbal galactagogues have.
	www.allonhealth.com /herbal-galactagogues.htm (573 words)

	Myherbalmart.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Rich is shatavari, a medicinal plant, Satavarex is a natural galactagogue to ensure complete care of Motherhood.
		A racemosus has anabolic properties and is used as general tonic.
		A racemous thus fulfills the needs in motherhood from start to finish.
	www.myherbalmart.com /shopexdmore.asp?id=923 (69 words)

	Barakaoil (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The seeds of N. Sativa showed marked galactagogue action in rats, as revealed by an increase in the weight of the litters of rats fed with the seeds.
		Cardiovascular diseases, Scabies in children, Stomach Ache, Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial asthma and chronic cough, to regularise menses, provoke urine, increase secretion of milk, as a condiment and health promotive agent after childbirth.
		It has also shown the Galactagogue, Cardiac depressant, Smooth muscle relaxant, Choleretic and Plague formation suppressant effects.
	www.barakaoil.com /spanish/research_data/inside/pharmacological_stu/pharmacological_study.html (1141 words)

	Cites fatal cardiac events: FDA issues warning against domperidone; Drug is used off label as lactation enhancer OB/GYN ...
		Domperidone (Motilium) is a gastric motility agent widely used in Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and South Africa to treat gastric reflux and nausea.
		Although unavailable in the United States and not approved for lactation induction in any country, domperidone is being used off label as a galactagogue, the FDA said.
		Metoclopramide has been linked to severe depression and suicidality and is contraindicated in women with a history of depression, according to the prescribing information.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0CYD/is_14_39/ai_n6144450 (851 words)

	Rue, Goat's
		The herb is official in the National Formulary IV attached to the United States Pharmacopoeia; the dried flowering tops are made into a fluid extract with diluted alcohol.
		In 1873 Gillet-Damitte, in a communication to the French Academy, stated that this plant when given to cows would increase the secretion of milk from 35 to 50 per cent, since which time, Cerisoli, Millbank and several French physicians have affirmed that Goat's Rue is a powerful galactagogue.
		The best preparation is stated to be an aqueous extract prepared from the fresh plant.
	www.nisbett.com /herbs/r/ruegoa21.html (489 words)

	Milk Thistle
		Actions: Regenerates the liver on a cellular level, hepatic, cholagogue, galactagogue, tonic.
		Common Use: The extensive modern clinical and laboratory research on milk thistle seed would fill (and has filled) a whole book.
		This information has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration, nor has it gone through the rigorous double-blind studies required before a particular product can be deemed truly beneficial or potentially dangerous and prescribed in the treatment of any condition or disease.
	herbalformulas.com /milkthistle.html (389 words)

	Increase Breast Milk Production - Ayurvedic Medicine's Galactagogue Herbs
		Besides medicinal plants, there are lifestyle suggestions that were known in the ancient system of holistic medicine.
		Let us explore what Ayurveda offers as herbal galactagogues.
		This word is made up of two parts - 'galact' or 'galacto' or 'gala' is the prefix that is related to milk; and the suffix 'agogos' means leading or flow.
	www.holistic-herbalist.com /increase-breast-milk-production.html (602 words)

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