Powder to Increase Milk Supply

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Turnip seed	Brassica rapa
Parsnip seed	Pastinaca sativa
Radish seed	Raphanus sativa
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Dill seed	Anethum graveolens
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens	2 drams ea.
White Chickpea fl our	Cicer arietinum
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
White Mustard seed	Sinapis alba	1 dram ea.
Crystal	Crystallum	1⁄2 oz.
Rock Salt	Sal Gem	3 drams
White Sugar	Saccharum	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:

Comment:

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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