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 |
Periwinkle Herb (Vinca minor) |
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Chickweed |
Sage
(Salvia officinalis) |
| Herb
Robert (Geranium robertianum) |
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) |
| Lemon
Balm |
Spearmint |
|
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) |
Thyme |
|
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) |
Yarrow |
|
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)/Menthol |
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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 |
Kava-kava (piper methysticum) |
| Buckthorn |
Petasites root |
| Chaparral |
Phen-fen, herbal |
| Coltsfoot (Farfarae folium) |
Rhubarb |
| Dong Quai (Angelica Root) |
Star anise |
| Elecampane |
Tiratricol (TRIAC) |
| Ephedra / Ephedra sinica / Ma Huang |
Uva Ursi |
| Ginseng (Panax ginseng) |
Wormwood |
| Indian Snakeroot |
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Disclaimer:
Most herbal
treatments have not been thoroughly researched, particularly in
regard to lactation. Herbs are drugs, and some caution is
necessary. We are presenting this data as is, without any
warranty of any kind, express or implied, and am not liable for
its accuracy nor for any loss or damage caused by a user's
reliance on this information.
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