Effect of Musa Balbisiana Colla Extract on Breast Milk Production in Breastfeeding Mothers

Abstract

Background: Musa balbisiana Colla, known as Jantung Pisang Klutuk/Pisang Batu, is considered as a traditional food that can increase breast milk production. Little is known about its benefit in Indonesia. Thus, to examine the impact of musa balbisiana colla on the production of breast milk is needed.Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of the extract of banana flower (Musa balbisiana Colla) to increase milk production of breastfeeding mothers.Methods: This was a quasy-experimental study with pre-posttest control group design. This study was conducted in the working area of the Health Center (Puskesmas) of Pesantren II in January – February 2017. There were 16 respondents were recruited by accidental sampling, divided to intervention group (8 respondents) and control group (8 respondents). Randomization was performed to select the respondent in each group. The quantity of milk production was measured based on the volume of milk production, while the quality of milk production was based on the levels of prolactin in early (pre) and late (post) using Electro chemilumi-nescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) method. Independent t-Test was used to analyze the data.Results: Findings showed that the mean of the volume of the breast milk production in the experiment group was 470.681 ml, and in the control group was 364.650 ml with SD 113.502. While the mean of prolactin levels in the experiment group was 35.337 nanogram, and in the control group was -38.381 nanogram. There was a significant effect of consuming Musa balbisiana Colla extract on the volume of breast milk production (p-value 0.003) and prolactin levels (p-value 0.001) (<0.05).Conclusion: There was a significant effect of banana flower (Musa balbisiana Colla) extract on breast milk production and prolactin level in breastfeeding mothers. The findings of this study could be used to be alternative daily menu for postpartum mothers and a solution for midwives to deal with those who have inadequate production of breast milk and low prolactin levels.

Potensi cookies substitusi tepung biji kelabat (Trigonella foenum–graecum) dan jantung pisang batu (Musa balbisiana L.A.Colla) untuk meningkatkan volume ASI

“…Akan tetapi, angka kejadian kurangnya produksi ASI masih tetap tinggi. Kemungkinan kondisi ini dapat terjadi karena pengolahan yang kurang tepat (5)(6)(7). Biji kelabat (Trigonella foenum˗graecum) dan jantung pisang batu (Musa balbisiana L.A.Colla) merupakan tanaman yang mengandung galactagogue yang mudah ditemui di Indonesia (5,6,(8)(9)(10).…”

“…Jantung pisang batu biasa dinikmati oleh masyarakat dengan cara diolah menjadi sayur bening, urap, dikukus, atau ditumis. Namun demikian, manfaat sayuran ini dalam meningkatkan produksi ASI tidak begitu dikenal, berbeda dengan daun katuk, daun kelor, dan daun bangun˗bangun (5,6). Uji fitokimia menunjukkan bahwa asam amino, karbohidrat, serat, mineral, dan flavonoid terdapat dalam biji kelabat, sedangkan jantung pisang batu mengandung senyawa flavonoid, steroid, polifenol, dan tannin.…”

Galactagogue effect of banana (Musa x paradisiaca) blossom beverage on breast milk production among mothers undergoing cesarean section.

“…In a Malaysian study, aqueous extracts of banana blossom were demonstrated to act as a significant galactagogue in female lactating rats (Mahmood et al, 2012). Moreover, there was a significant effect of banana blossom (Musa balbisiana Colla) extract on breast milk production and prolactin level in Indonesian mothers from the 5 th day to 12 th day of postpartum (Wahyuningsih et al, 2017). Furthermore, the biscuits formulated with banana (Musa x paradisiaca) significantly increased breast milk production among Malaysian working mothers of term and healthy infants aged 2 to 6 months (Nordin et al, 2020).…”

“…Banana is a popular and cheapest plant throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. In Asian cultures (Wahyuningsih et al, 2017;Nordin et al, 2020), the banana blossom is one of the most popular and convenient plant galactagogues to promote lactation among Thai mothers (Buntuchai et al, 2017;Luecha, & Umehara, 2013;Author, 2018). In a previous study, banana (M. x paradisiaca) blossom was extracted using various solvents, and these crude extracts contain alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, tannins, flavonoids, and steroids.…”

Decipher the inhibitory potential of phytocompounds from Leptadenia reticulata on dopamine D2 receptor to enhance prolactin secretion

“…Dopaminergic system suppresses and the hypothalamus-pituitary oxytocinergic system stimulates the secretion of prolactin (PRL), is one of most significant lactation-related hormones [12]. In earlier studies, a plethora of plants and herbs have been utilized to enhance milk production [13,14]. Several drugs are available to stimulate the milk secretion activities including domperidone, metoclopramide, sulpiride, chlorpromazine, human growth hormone (Somatotropin) and thyrotrophin releasing hormone [15].…”