Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is one of the most commonly used in traditional medicine because of the presence of steroidal saponins and sapogenins in various parts of the plant. Its role as a milk production enhancing substance has been mentioned in several ancient Ayurvedic text books such as Charaka Samhita and Susruta Samhita. It has phytoestrogenic properties and it has been observed to increase milk secretion following administration. This ayurvedic herb is greatly reputed as a galactagogue and lactation herb. This provides nutrition to dam as well as young ones. Shatavari can be used as first line herbal remedy for increasing milk synthesis.
Fenugreek is one of the most popular galactagogues. The seeds of fenugreek stimulate hormone precursors leading to enhancement in the milk production. It is also thought that the increase in breast milk could be due to the presence of phytoestrogens and diosgenin contents in fenugreek. Fenugreek is an herb from the pea family and is most popularly used herbal galactagogue throughout the world.
Leptadenia reticulata belongs to family Asclepiadaceae is an important medicinal plant. This plant is commonly known as Jivanti, considered to be a Rasayana (tonic) drug and is thus used to vitalize, nourish and rejuvenate the body. The plant contains acetyl alcohol, β-sitosterol, β-,leptidine ,Saponin, Flavonoid. It significantly increase milk flow so plant possesses the potent lactogenic, anabolic and galactagogue effect.
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