To strengthen her milk during breastfeeding, several plants will be beneficial.
First and foremost, we should mention fenugreek, known for supporting lactation, but also marjoram, thyme, oregano, fennel seed, anise, or dill herbal teas.
In addition, drinking goat's milk will help the mother enrich her milk so her baby can benefit from it, especially in the case of a premature baby.
What the science says: for children, medicinal plants
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context only — studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
For children
In infants, the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri reduces colic-related crying according to a meta-analysis (Pediatrics, 2018) (Acta Paediatr, 2024); in children, honey soothes nighttime cough (after one year of age) (Cochrane, 2018), fiber and hydration treat constipation (J Pediatr, 2022), and omega-3s are being studied for hyperactivity (Neuropsychopharmacology, 2018). Precaution: never give honey before one year of age, no essential oils before age 3 (age 6 for peppermint), doses adjusted to weight; any fever in an infant under 3 months old is an emergency.
Medicinal plants: using them properly
Moringa, for example, has shown an effect on blood sugar according to a meta-analysis (Molecules, 2021) and its safety has been reviewed (Phytother Res, 2015); more generally, plants act — and therefore interact: the review of plants against anxiety (Pharmacol Res, 2022) or against painful periods (J Int Med Res, 2020) reminds us of this. Precaution: follow the doses, avoid mixing many plants together, check compatibility with your medications, pregnancy, or breastfeeding; buy quality plants from a controlled source.
