title: [Use and value of common European lactation-promoting medicinal plants (galactagogues)].
abstract: Plant galactagogues can successfully help to stimulate lactation. A survey on the drugs most commonly used in Europe is presented, and their role in folk medicine as well as their efficiency in clinical tests are discussed. Recommendations for galactagogous teas to support breast-feeding are made.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brückner
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002417:Cattle; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects*; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts
vernacular_title: Anwendung und Wert in Europa gebräuchlicher lactationsfördernder Heilpflanzen (Galactagoga).