The Potential of Medicinal Plants as Galactagogue in Indonesia: A Review from Medical Perspective
Astrid Feinisa Khairani1*
, Teuku Muhammad Adzdzikri2, Shafa Tasya Menggala2, Muhammad Hasan Bashari3, Enny Rohmawaty3, Achadiyani Achadiyani1 and Nia Kania11Division of Cell Biology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia.
2Undergraduate Program, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia.
3Division of Pharmacology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia.
Corresponding Author E-mail: astrid.khairani@unpad.ac.id
Abstract: The World Health Assembly's target in exclusive breastfeeding has not been achieved. The most common factor contributing to this problem is the perceived insufficient production of breast milk, leading to the inability to give breastmilk to her child. Milk production can be increased using some ways, such as herbal galactagogue. This article aimed to review the effectiveness of some medicinal plants as galactagogues. This study uses a literature review approach by using several sources selected based on the criteria that have been set by researchers. Based on thirteen literature, herbs reviewed in this article showed positive effects as a galactagogue. Evidence regarding its efficacy and safety is scarce. Additionally, few clinical trials exist to justify its effectiveness. Further clinical trials are needed to support these findings.
Keywords: Breastfeeding; Galactagogue; Herbal; Lactation Back to TOC