A Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Fenugreek (Methi) Versus Fennel (Saunf) on Lactation among Lactating Women in a Selected Community of New Delhi

Mathew, Ajee Tomy; Chhugani, Manju; Gupta, Seema Rani

doi:10.5958/0974-9357.2018.00029.6

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“…Reeder and colleagues reported also no significant difference between the milk volume of mothers taking fenugreek and mothers receiving a placebo [ 43 ]. However, this result is not consistent with the results of some other studies [ 10 , 11 , 27 , 44 – 46 ]. For instance, Khan et al indicated that consumption of fenugreek significantly increased the amount of the produced breast milk (11.11, CI 95% 6.77, 15.46) versus placebo by a network meta-analysis on four studies to test the significance of the galactagogue effect of fenugreek administrated to lactating women versus placebo or control groups [ 14 ].…”

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“…enables the release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient to achieving a desired therapeutic response [ 47 ]. The delivery system in our study was the liquid drops, and in the study of Reeder et al, it was a capsule, while in most other studies where fenugreek was effective, it was used as an herbal tea [ 10 , 45 , 46 ] or fenugreek water [ 11 ]. It seems that consuming fenugreek as an herbal tea or water leads to more milk volume and more frequent breastfeeding, but its effect on milk composition is unknown.…”

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“…Experimental studies on improving breastfeeding measure different indicators as the outcomes such as infants' growth indicators (e.g., weight, length, head, chest, and arm circumference of infants) newborn wet and defection diaper counts, and mother's prolactin level [ 54 ]. For instance, Ghasemi et al measured the infant growth parameters including weight, length, and head circumference of infants [ 10 ]; Mathew et al weighed the infants [ 46 ]; Abdou and Fathey measured mothers' serum prolactin levels [ 44 ]; Srinivas et al used infants' anthropometric indices as well as mothers' serum prolactin levels [ 49 ]; Ravi and Joseph measured infant's weight and frequency of urination [ 11 ]; and El Sakka et al study measured breast milk volume by manual breast pumping [ 45 ]. Similar to our study, Vahdat and Vahdat assessed the signs of breast milk adequacy by a daily follow-up form, as well as measuring infants' growth parameters and the number of wet diapers and duration of lactation [ 27 ].…”

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A Comparative Study on the Effects of “Honey and Fenugreek” with “Fenugreek” on the Breastfeeding Success: A Randomized Trial

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Objective. Herbal galactagogues are usually recommended to be sweetened with honey. Despite the high nutritious value of honey for lactating women and extensive studies on the effects of herbal galactagogues, no investigation was made to compare galactagogue effects of using herbal galactagogues with and without honey so far. The present study aimed to compare the effect of a combination of “honey and fenugreek” with “fenugreek” on breastfeeding success (BFS). Methods. This study is a triple-blind randomized clinical trial on 75 breastfeeding mothers referred to a Tehran-Iran health center. The participants were randomly divided into two intervention (fenugreek and honey users) and control (fenugreek users) groups. These women had infants of 1–5 months and had exclusive breastfeeding practice. Tools for data collection were (1) the personal and maternal-infant information, (2) the breastfeeding success, and (3) the complications questionnaires. Participants received 30 liquid drops, three times daily for four weeks. The BFS questionnaire was completed twice, before and 4 weeks after the intervention. The CONSORT checklist was followed. Results. Before and after comparison showed no significant difference in the BFS score in the “fenugreek” group, while there was a significant increase in the BFS score in the “honey and fenugreek” group ( P = 0.035 ). Between groups, comparison demonstrated a significantly higher score of BFS in the intervention group than in the control group ( P = 0.023 ). There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding the possible complications. Conclusion. The combination of honey with fenugreek showed a significant effect on BFS, while there was no improvement in BFS after fenugreek only uses. Trial registration: the study was approved in the Iranian registry of clinical trials with IRCT ID: IRCT20120122008801N23 on 2019-12-30 (https://www.irct.ir/).

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“…Mattew et al [ 57 ] showed that breast milk which is smooth due to consumption of herbs can cause weight gain for breastfed babies. Signs of adequacy of breast milk can also be measured from the parameters of the baby’s growth, the frequency of the baby’s urination, and the duration of the baby’s breastfeeding.…”

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The pattern of herbal medicines use for breastfeeding mother in Jogonalan, Klaten, Indonesia: a mini survey

Sayuti,

Atikah

2023

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background and objectives Indonesian society extensively uses herbal medicine due to its abundant natural resources that have been utilized for generations for health purposes. Herbal medicine is also employed by specific community groups, such as breastfeeding mothers, to address issues like low milk production. However, there has yet to be much research conducted on its usage patterns in the Jogonalan District, Klaten Regency, Indonesia. It is crucial to understand this aspect to gain an overview of herbal medicine utilization in the community, thus preserving local’s healthy traditional culture and traditions and continuing their development. This study aims to describe the pattern of herbal medicine usage among breastfeeding mothers in the Jogonalan District, Klaten Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Methods The quantitative descriptive study conducted as a mini survey to breastfeeding mothers who used herbs, visited minimal three (3) times in integrated service posts for babies/toddlers in the Jogonalan sub-district and agree to overcome the research. Calculating the frequency distribution was used to analyze the study's findings. The advantages and disadvantages of these results are evaluated in relation to the findings of earlier investigations. Results and conclusions The respondents were dominated housewives (84.4%), aged 20–35 years (71.1%), had secondary education (60.0%), and multiparous (66.7%). The daily use of uyub-uyub as a breast milk enhancer dominates the pattern of herbal medicine use. Papaya leaves, turmeric, and aromatic ginger are further herbal remedies. Nursing mothers’ health and fitness and breastfed children’s health is other advantages. The only adverse effects reported by three respondents (6.7%) were nausea and dizziness. Breastfeeding mothers can safely utilize evidence-based herbal medicines by increasing their knowledge, consulting with health professionals, and using them under supervision to preserve their use.

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Oral galactagogues (natural therapies or drugs) for increasing breast milk production in mothers of non-hospitalised term infants

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A Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Fenugreek (Methi) Versus Fennel (Saunf) on Lactation among Lactating Women in a Selected Community of New Delhi

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A Comparative Study on the Effects of “Honey and Fenugreek” with “Fenugreek” on the Breastfeeding Success: A Randomized Trial

A Comparative Study on the Effects of “Honey and Fenugreek” with “Fenugreek” on the Breastfeeding Success: A Randomized Trial

The pattern of herbal medicines use for breastfeeding mother in Jogonalan, Klaten, Indonesia: a mini survey

Oral galactagogues (natural therapies or drugs) for increasing breast milk production in mothers of non-hospitalised term infants

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