Powder to Increase Milk Supply

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764

Herb Name

Turnip seed
Parsnip seed
Radish seed
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Celery seed
Dill seed
Rue seed
White Chickpea
flour
Cinnamon

White Mustard seed
Crystal
Rock Salt
White Sugar

Latin


Brassica rapa
Pastinaca sativa
Raphanus sativa
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Apium graveolens
Anethum graveolens
Ruta graveolens
Cicer arietinum
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Sinapis alba

Crystallum
Sal Gem
Saccharum

Amount









2 drams ea.


1 dram ea.
1⁄2 oz.
3 drams
1 oz.


Preparation:


Powder the herbs, then mix well with sugar

Function:


Increase Breast Milk

Use:


Poor Milk Supply. Useful to initiate and enhance Milk production following Labor.

Dose:


2 drams with Honey

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



Since Ancient times, rock crystal had a reputation for increasing breast Milk, and this persisted well into the 18th century. The formula can still be used successfully without Crystal. If Crystal were to be used, it must be levigated extremely finely.
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