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Whole Food PostNatal-
Breastfeeding Formula

(WOW!) Contains:
Needed minerals, including Iron and 100's of anti-oxidants and other phyto-nutrients such as: Spirulina, Barley Grass Juice, Astragulus, Asparagus, Ginger, and MUCH MORE! Also provides Lactose-Free Colostrum and the amino acid L-Taurine that is extremely important to the development of the child's Central Nervous System and vision.

$42.00 - 180 Tabs.
{Item #B110PE}



Breastmilk is God's design in infant children


Poke Root Oil

Poke Root infused in olive oil with vitamin E. Used for mastitis and breast lumps.

$13.50-2 oz.
$25.00-4 oz.
(Item # B200MR)


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BREASTFEEDING HERBS:


* HERBS ARE TINCTURES UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED.
* ALL HERBS ARE IN AN ALCOHOL BASE UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED WITH A (G) FOR GLYCERINE BASE.

Herbs:
FENNEL:
Aids digestion & helps to expel gas; boosts breast milk production; effective in relieving infant colic. Pregnant women should avoid taking medicinal amounts due to it's estrogenic effect.

CONTAINS: Fennel
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 oz.
{Item #B100BH}

MASTITIS REMEDY:
Relieves swelling and infections in breasts by unplugging milk ducts.

CONTAINS: Usnea, Propolis, Elderflower, Yarrow, Baptisia, Boneset, Hops, Echinecea, Red Root and Poke Root.

$8.50 - 1 OZ.
$15.50 - 2 OZ.
{Item #B102WG}

MASTITIX(G):
Effective in relieving breast infection symptoms.

CONTAINS: Echinecea, German Chamomile, Red Root, Baptesia, Boneset, Yarrow, Elderflower and Usnea.

$10.00 - 2 oz.
$25.00 - 8 oz.
{Item #B103TL}

MAXI-MILK:
Increases milk supply and gives you a higher, richer quality of milk.

CONTAINS: Marshmallow, Blessed Thistle, Anise, Nettle, Peppermint, Red Raspberry, Vitex, Milk Thistle and Lemon Balm.

$14.00 - 2 0Z.
$27.50 - 4 OZ.
{Item #B104MM}

MILK ENRICHMENT LACTATION AID:
Herbs recommended by lactation consultants to increase amount and quality of breast milk.

CONTAINS: Fenugreek, Fennel, Goat's Rue, Blessed Thistle and Nettle.

$8.50 - 1 OZ.
$15.50 - 2 OZ.
{Item #B105WG}

NURSING MOTHER'S SOOTHING SALVE:
Soothing and healing balm for cracked and sore nipples. Safe for nursing. Protects against infections. Can also be used for torn or tender perineums.

CONTAINS: Calendula, Comfrey and Vitamin E in Olive and Coconut Oils & Beeswax.

$7.00 - 1 oz.
{Item #BA06WG}

POKE ROOT:
For mastitis (breast infection) or threathened mastitis. Works best when also taking Echinecea and Vitamin C. Use in poultice also. *Use only small doses at a time.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
{ITEM #B107BH}

Teas By Traditionals Medicinals:


LACTATION TEA:
CONTAINS: Blessed Thistle, Fennel, Alflafa, Raspberry & Goat's Rue.

ORGANIC MOTHER'S MILK:
Promotes healthy lactation and increases breast milk production.

CONTAINS: Fennel, Aniseed, Coriander, Fenugreek, Blessed Thistle, Spearmint, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Marshmallow Root.

$4.50
{Item #B109TM}

{Item #B108TM}
Increases volume and quality of breast milk.
$4.50

ORGANIC RASPBERRY TEA:
Best known herb for toning and nourishing the uterus for a healthy pregnancy.

CONTAINS: Organic Raspberry.

$4.50
{Item #B110TM}

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Breastfeeding Herbs

Herbs work synergistically with a good diet and vitamin supplementation. Plants that increase milk production are known to herbalists as galactagogues. They work by supplying nutrients, trace minerals, and alkaloids that encourage physiologic processes involving lactation.

A delightful-tasting, refreshing beverage may be made from fresh borage. Use the leaves, stems, and flowers to make a sun tea, add fresh lemon slices, and sweeten slightly with honey. Seeds related to celery are famous galactagogues. Sweet, licorice-flavored seeds of fennel or anise can be eaten out of hand or added to leaf-based tea. Also good, but a little trickier to harmonize taste-wise, are seeds of dill, caraway, and cumin.

A great favorite for increasing milk is hops (Humulus luppulus). The unique flavor needs to be worked with to create an acceptable tea. Try spicing it with orange peel, ginger, cardamon, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Another strategy is to overwhelm the flavor with mints and lemon or lime.

Another popular herb is holy or blessed thistle (Carbenia benedicta). The related milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is commonly used as a blood and liver purifier. Blessed thistle, likewise, is considered to have a beneficial effect on the blood which, in turn, enriches the milk.

A cautionary note: Many references correctly laud raspberry leaf as a prime uterine tonic. However, some references also suggest using it to increase milk because of its vitamin and mineral content. Nettles, a superior kidney supporter, are often recommended for the same reason. While both are terrific herbs when used during pregnancy, they tend to be slightly astringent. This quality can shrink mammary glands and actually inhibit postpartum milk production. Finally, a surprise: Garlic is beneficial to breastmilk, and babies love it! Studies have shown that when mothers include enough garlic in their diet for it to come through in their milk, the babies actually increase their consumption.

For those in the unfortunate circumstance of needing to shut down milk production (such as following a stillbirth), the principle of vasoconstriction may be used intentionally. Sage and shepherd's purse, taken internally, are specific for this purpose. Walnut leaves and bark may also be helpful.

Externally, poultices of powdered clay and distilled witch hazel may be applied morning and evening to contract tissue and draw out fluid. Clean dry breasts may be gently bound during the day, to compress the mammary glands and discourage filling. Remove the binder at night. To prevent infection, the mother should consider taking Echinacea, extra vitamin C, garlic, and possibly goldenseal. She should also eat well, rest, and take care of herself.

— Judy Edmunds, in "Wisdom of the Midwives: Tricks of the Trade, Volume Two,"
a Midwifery Today book

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