Pregnant or nursing? You'll want to know about these herbs!
Fenugreek: Famous for culinary wonders, and used commonly in North Africa, the Middle East, and India for herbal remedies. Fenugreek has been used traditionally to lower fever, lower blood sugar (great for diabetics!), and lower blood cholesterol levels. For pregnant and nursing moms, this herb will act as a galactalogue and may induce childbirth with late term little ones.
Goat's Rue: Also known as French Lilac, Goat's Rue is a perennial shrub native to some parts of Asia and all over Europe. In some cases, breastfeeding moms given this herb as a supplement noticed a 50% increase in milk production. The herb also contains an alkaloid compound called "galegin" that has been known to lower blood sugar levels, an effective treatment for diabetics. The best way to use this herb is with herbal infusion, a simple tea.
Milk Thistle: Lastly, Milk Thistle is more effective as an extract than as an infusion. Look for tinctures (distilled extract) or essential oils. This herb was used traditionally for gallbladder and liver disorders, and more recently for increasing milk production.
The main idea here is not only that herbal/natural remedies may provide relief for specific ailments/concerns, but that many herbs have multiple beneficial health effects. More later on pursuing a healthy alternative lifestyle!
No comments:
Post a Comment