Herb Of The Week - Fennel - Breastfeeding

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Excerpted from the article:

 

Herbs and Breastfeeding

by <http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/ruth_lawrence_bio.html> Ruth

A. Lawrence, M.D.

 

http://www.breastfeeding.com/reading_room/herbs.html

 

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a licorice flavored herb that has been used

since the Middle Ages, also has gained a reputation for promoting

lactation. Although there is no scientific evidence that fennel

increases milk production, it is safe for breastfeeding women when used

in small amounts. Fennel is commonly used to season fish and vegetable

dishes. Herbalists still recommend a tea made from crushed fennel seeds

(fruits) as a remedy for stomachache and cramps, and some people use

fennel to relieve colic and gas. Historically, fennel was thought to

have appetite-suppressing effects, though this has not been proven.

 

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