Galactagogue/ Anti-galactagogue Essential Oils

Galactagogue/ Anti-galactagogue

Galactagogue

Definition: Essential oils that induces the flow of milk in nursing mothers (humans and other animals).
Synonyms: Lactogenic
Essential oils: Anise (Seed), Anise (Star), Basil (Lemon), Basil (Sweet), Caraway, Carrot Seed, Celery (Seed), Cumin, Dill (Seed), Dill (Weed), Dorado Azul, Fennel (Sweet), Fenugreek (Seed), Gardenia, Hops, Jaborandi, Jasmine, Lemon (Verbena), Lemongrass (East Indian), Lemongrass (Red), Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram (Spanish), Marjoram (Sweet), Melissa, Ravensara Anisata, Vitex (Berry), Vitex (Leaf), Wintergreen

Anti-galactagogue

Definition: Essential oils which prevents or decreases the production of milk secretion of nursing mothers.
Synonyms: Antilactogenic
Essential oils: Celery (Seed), Chervil, Elecampane, Kava Kava, Oregano, Parsley, Peppermint (Indian), Sage, Sassafras, Spearmint, Turmeric

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