Vegetables of the Allium genus, such as garlic (Allium sativum L.), onions, shallots, leaks,
and chives, have been used for many years for food consumption and for medicinal …

Background Many women express concern about their ability to produce enough milk, and
insufficient milk is frequently cited as the reason for supplementation and early termination of …

In the United States, approximately 0.5% of the population, or 1.6 million people, have
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). 1, 2 Of …

Abstract The goal of Working Group 1 in the Breastmilk Ecology: Genesis of Infant Nutrition
(BEGIN) Project was to outline factors influencing biological processes governing human …

Background Galactagogues are substances thought to increase breast milk production,
however evidence to support their efficacy and safety remain limited. We undertook a survey …

Abstract Garlic (Allium sativum L.), the underground bulb of the Allium plant in the family
Liliaceae, is a common and popular spice that has historically been used to prevent and …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Evidence of phytochemical roles in infant development
and maternal recovery offers insights into beneficial functions of traditional plant use during …

Background Domperidone is one of the most commonly utilised pharmacological
galactagogues, with evidence of increasing use in clinical practice. However, the use of …

Background Hypogalactia remains a challenge for mother to complete exclusive
breastfeeding. Shield aralia (Polysicias scutellaria) has been used by Indonesian society to …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Cross-cultural comparison of plants used during lactation
and the postpartum period offers insight into a largely overlooked area of …