Goat's rue (Galega officinalis) is one plant that is thought to promote lactation
A galactagogue, or galactogogue (from Greek: γάλα [γαλακτ-], milk, + ἀγωγός, leading), also known as a lactation inducer or milk booster, is a substance that promotes lactation in humans and other animals.[1][2] It may be synthetic, plant-derived, or endogenous. They may be used to induce lactation and to treat low milk supply.
^Gabay MP (2002). "Galactogogues: Medications that induce lactation". Journal of Human Lactation. 18 (3): 274–279. doi:10.1177/089033440201800311. PMID 12192964. S2CID 29261467.
A galactagogue, or galactogogue (from Greek: γάλα [γαλακτ-], milk, + ἀγωγός, leading), also known as a lactation inducer or milk booster, is a substance...
Vein J, Cardot JM, et al. (February 2015). "Use of domperidone as a galactagogue drug: a systematic review of the benefit-risk ratio". Journal of Human...
recorded in 10th-century traditional medicine. Nettle was believed to be a galactagogue – a substance that promotes lactation. Urtication, or flogging with nettles...
mead commonly drunk in the mediæval period. Burdock is believed to be a galactagogue, a substance that increases lactation, but it is sometimes recommended...
reports of lactation induced in transgender women have been published. Galactagogue Intersex LGBT reproduction Milking the bull, a proverb that refers to...
Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin, also known as human growth hormone (hGH or HGH) in its human form, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell...
v t e Galactagogues Prolactin receptor agonists Growth hormone/somatotropin Human placental lactogen Prolactin Prolactin releasers Others Breast development...
female rats. Fennel, which contains anethole, has been found to have a galactagogue effect in animals. Anethole bears a structural resemblance to catecholamines...
tormentor-lover, Benedick. Blessed thistle is used in folk remedies as a galactagogue with other herbs to increase breast milk supply, although there is no...
receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic, gastroprokinetic agent and galactagogue. Bromopride binds enteric D2 receptors and also treats gastroparesis...
v t e Galactagogues Prolactin receptor agonists Growth hormone/somatotropin Human placental lactogen Prolactin Prolactin releasers Others Breast development...
v t e Galactagogues Prolactin receptor agonists Growth hormone/somatotropin Human placental lactogen Prolactin Prolactin releasers Others Breast development...
recommending a reduction in salt, though no evidence supports this practice. Galactagogue Mammoplasia Pain management Salzman, B; Fleegle, S; Tully, AS (15 August...
Jacobs M, Theall KP (2016). "A Review of Herbal and Pharmaceutical Galactagogues for Breast-Feeding". The Ochsner Journal. 16 (4): 511–524. PMC 5158159...
electric, high-grade pump so that all of the milk ducts are stimulated. Galactagogues increase milk supply, although even herbal variants carry risks. Non-pharmaceutical...
v t e Galactagogues Prolactin receptor agonists Growth hormone/somatotropin Human placental lactogen Prolactin Prolactin releasers Others Breast development...
recommend medications or herbs that are believed to increase milk supply (galactagogues). In 2010, a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study demonstrated...
Marasco, Lisa A; Ho, Jacqueline J; Ong, Joo Howe (2020-05-18). "Oral galactagogues (natural therapies or drugs) for increasing breast milk production in...
transferred to babies. In western, galactagogue is a food that aims at increasing milk production. Natural galactagogue mix, including herbal tea, might...
v t e Galactagogues Prolactin receptor agonists Growth hormone/somatotropin Human placental lactogen Prolactin Prolactin releasers Others Breast development...
v t e Galactagogues Prolactin receptor agonists Growth hormone/somatotropin Human placental lactogen Prolactin Prolactin releasers Others Breast development...
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