Siberian Eleuthero Root ( for Lori)

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_______________ A warm and hearty welcome to you, Lori ...and I can't praise nursing mothers enough ( ...A most lovingkindness...) (...did it 30 years ago for my daughter...) Anyway, I found the info you need to read...and heed about "Siberian Eleuthero Root"...and nursing mothers et al....and an organic nursing mothers tea for you to choose from... and herbs to avoid...scroll and read... Nursing Mothers Tea This blend contains herbs to promote and encourage the production of breastmilk. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): High in minerals and nutrients, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, carotene and fiber. Alfalfa is also a source of beta-carotene, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin E, K, and C. These nutritients also help with the production of breast milk. Borage ( Borago offininalis): Used to

promote the production of breastmilk. High in potassium and calcium Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare) promotes breastmilk production as well as good for digestion and stomach upsets. Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) it has

been so long used to promote breastmilk production it is sometimes called milk thistle. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) An ancient and well known herb for increasing the milk supply. The seeds are used. Directions: place one tablespoon tea for every cup in boiling water, cover and steep. Can also be placed in muslin tea bags or made in a automatic coffee maker (makes a weaker tea, but is more convenient for some). Drink 3-4 cups or more daily. References and Weblinks Swafford S, Berens P: Effect of fenugreek on breast milk

volume. Abstract, 5th International Meeting of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Breastfeeding.Com on Fenugreek Purple Sage on Fennel Purple Sage on Borage Additional info for education et al...scroll down... Herbs to avoid while breastfeeding By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Herbs that may decrease milk supply Herbs that may be harmful to mom and/or baby Additional Information Herbs that may decrease milk supply Using large amounts of the following herbs and other natural remedies should be avoided while nursing because they have been known to decrease milk supply. The amounts of these herbs normally used in cooking are unlikely to be of concern; it's mainly the larger amounts that might be used therapeutically that could pose a problem. However, some moms have noticed a decrease in supply after eating things like dressing with lots of sage, sage tea

(often recommended when moms are weaning), lots of strong peppermint candies or menthol cough drops, or other foods/teas with large amounts of the particular herb. These herbs are sometimes used by nursing mothers to treat oversupply, or when weaning. Black Walnut Chickweed Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) Lemon Balm Oregano Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Peppermint (Mentha piperita)/Menthol Periwinkle Herb (Vinca minor) Sage (Salvia officinalis) Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Spearmint Thyme Yarrow Herbs that may be harmful to mom and/or baby Other herbs should be avoided while nursing due to their potential for harming mom and/or baby. Check the index of herbs for more specific information. Here are a few herbs that are generally considered to be contraindicated for nursing mothers. This is by no means a complete list. Bladderwrack Buckthorn Chaparral Coltsfoot (Farfarae folium) Dong Quai (Angelica Root) Elecampane Ephedra / Ephedra sinica / Ma Huang Ginseng (Panax ginseng) Indian Snakeroot Kava-kava (piper methysticum) Petasites root Phen-fen, herbal Rhubarb Star anise Tiratricol (TRIAC) Uva Ursi Wormwood Ginseng: Ginseng is a name that includes two very different groups of herbs. The first is the traditionally known ginseng, from the Panax family. The second group originates from the

Eleutherococci family, and is known as Siberian Ginseng. These two different types of ginseng each possess very different properties and must therefore be discussed separately. ?Ginseng Root: Ginseng from the Panax family, or ginseng root, contains steroid-like ginosenosides. Claims for this drug are that it enhances mental capacity. Also, the tonic is advertised to invigorate during times of fatigue. Daily doses of 1? grams of the root are prepared from cut root or powder. Ginseng root may be taken for up to three months. Little is known about ginseng root and breastfeeding.10 Ginseng may cause estrogenic side effects as well as platelet changes.17,18 Until more information is known, ginseng root should be avoided during nursing.?Siberian Ginseng: Siberian ginseng, also called Eleuthero root, contains eleutherosides, lignans, and coumarin

derivatives. Like Ginseng root, this drug claims to enhance mental capacity. The tonic is also advertised to invigorate during times of fatigue. The dose, though, is different from Ginseng root. Eleuthero root requires 2? grams daily in either an extract or a tea for up to three months.10 One report claiming androgenization of an infant in a pregnant mother taking Siberian ginseng is in the literature.19 Little is known regarding eleutherosides and breastfeeding. Until more information is available, Siberian ginseng should be avoided during nursing. Be Blessed in the right use of this Knowledge...JOYintheEvening... ________________

jacksmommy27 <lmacango wrote: Hey all,I am new to this group but have been using herbs (both pill form and infusions) for years...I have an 8 month old who sleeps very little and nurses every 2 hours or so around the clock...essentially went to the midwife this week and had some blood work done that have come back negative (thyroid and anemia) she suggested taking Siberian Eleuthero Root to help with my sheer exhaustion.i was wondering if anyone has experience with this herb and any other herbs I should be looking into Currently I am taking nettle, red clover, oat straw and lindenThanks in advance-Lori