01-09-2011, 14:10
Herbs to promote health and glandular tissue during pregnancy
The herbs recommended for pregnancy are selected for their wealth of vitamins and minerals, their vitamin K and their folic acid. Some support the mother's liver and kidneys. Others may maximize the development of glandular tissue.
Take the herbs listed below regularly, starting at mid-pregnancy when the breasts begin preparing for lactation. These herbs can be mixed together (“Combinations”) or alternated as single teas (“Singles”) every one or two weeks. Taking “singles” prevents the body from becoming insensitive to an herb, or from getting too much of any one herb, and is preferred by some herbalists. If you prefer combinations of two or three herbs, alternate these every few weeks.
alfalfa leaf • dandelion leaf • nettle • oat-straw • red clover
Infusions for pregnant women
Infuse one ounce or two handfuls of the herbal mixture in a quart jar for several hours or over night.
Warm each cup and sweeten with a natural sweetener if desired before drinking.
To avoid developing an over-supply of milk, reduce your intake of these herbs —especially alfalfa—about two weeks before your due date unless you have a history of low milk supply with a younger baby, or have good reason to suspect that you will have low milk supply.
If you drink red raspberry leaf tea in addition to this program, introduce it slowly (see MOBI Herbal section on red raspberry tea).
http://www.mobimotherhood.org/MM/article-herbal1.aspx
The herbs recommended for pregnancy are selected for their wealth of vitamins and minerals, their vitamin K and their folic acid. Some support the mother's liver and kidneys. Others may maximize the development of glandular tissue.
Take the herbs listed below regularly, starting at mid-pregnancy when the breasts begin preparing for lactation. These herbs can be mixed together (“Combinations”) or alternated as single teas (“Singles”) every one or two weeks. Taking “singles” prevents the body from becoming insensitive to an herb, or from getting too much of any one herb, and is preferred by some herbalists. If you prefer combinations of two or three herbs, alternate these every few weeks.
alfalfa leaf • dandelion leaf • nettle • oat-straw • red clover
Infusions for pregnant women
Infuse one ounce or two handfuls of the herbal mixture in a quart jar for several hours or over night.
Warm each cup and sweeten with a natural sweetener if desired before drinking.
To avoid developing an over-supply of milk, reduce your intake of these herbs —especially alfalfa—about two weeks before your due date unless you have a history of low milk supply with a younger baby, or have good reason to suspect that you will have low milk supply.
If you drink red raspberry leaf tea in addition to this program, introduce it slowly (see MOBI Herbal section on red raspberry tea).
http://www.mobimotherhood.org/MM/article-herbal1.aspx