Efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine Zengru Gao to promote breastfeeding: a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Wang, Shuaishuai; Zhang, Chi; Li, Cuishan; Li, Daocheng; He, Ping; Su, Zhaojuan; Li, Yanling; Ding, Yiling; Lü, Aiping

doi:10.1186/s12906-018-2121-0

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“…These studies reported no adverse events and no detection of harmful components, which confirmed that taking herbal medicines prescribed by a professional is safe, even during breastfeeding. The use of herbal medicines during pregnancy and postpartum is seen in many countries; however, there are concerns over its improper use [45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52]. Therefore, it may be worth considering the use of herbal medicines prescribed by a specialist for treatment of postpartum symptoms.…”

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Mothers’ Experiences of Childbirth and Perspectives on Korean Medicine-Based Postpartum Care in Korea: A Qualitative Study

Lee

Suh

Park

et al. 2022

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This study aimed to record the experiences of childbirth and postpartum care of postpartum women and gain an in-depth understanding of their experiences of Korean medicine-based postpartum healthcare. The investigator conducted a 60–90-min interview with the 8 participants (mean age 34 years), and the comments were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. The two major themes emerging from the participants’ comments were: “experience and awareness of childbirth and postpartum care” and “experiences of the Korean medicine-based postpartum program”. The first theme was analyzed in four primary categories: (1) experiences of breakdown of the body and mind; (2) impossibility of postpartum care without help; (3) experiences of relentless effort for recovery; and (4) experiences of body and mind recovery. The second theme was analyzed in four primary categories: (1) participation with vague expectations; (2) experiences of the effects of managing postpartum symptoms; (3) the need for a comprehensive Korean medicine management for postpartum women; and (4) suggested improvements for the Korean medicine-based postpartum program. Mothers recognized the importance of Korean medicine treatment during the postpartum period for the management of Sanhupung symptoms and postpartum care and reported the benefits of body warming, Sanhupung prevention, pain reduction, and sense of psychological stability.

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Mothers’ Experiences of Childbirth and Perspectives on Korean Medicine-Based Postpartum Care in Korea: A Qualitative Study

Lee

Suh

Park

et al. 2022

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“…RJ, 2019. (Sim et al, 2014;Amel et al, 2017;Barnes et al, 2018;Wang et al, 2018;Wagner et al, 2018;James et al, 2019) Research, Society and Development, v. 9, n. 9, e969997999, 2020 (CC BY 4.0) | ISSN 2525-3409 | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i9.7999…”

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A Enfermagem na utilização da fitoterapia na lactação: uma revisão integrativa de literatura

Branco¹,

Alves²,

Rodrigues³

et al. 2020

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Objetivo: identificar na literatura científica como se dá o uso da fitoterapia no período da amamentação. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com a realização do levantamento entre novembro de 2018 e dezembro de 2019 nas seguintes bases de dados: U.S. National Library of Medicine, Centro Latino Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde, Scopus e U.S. NationalInstitutesof Health; utilizando os seguintes descritores: "Fitoterapia" e "Aleitamento Materno" e "Ervas Medicinais”, no qual foram selecionados 14 artigos em português, inglês e espanhol, no período dos últimos cinco anos. Resultados: observaram a utilização da fitoterapia para a produção do leite materno, mas ainda são necessários mais estudos para mostrar maior segurança ao binômio mãe-bebê, pois um recorrente efeito adverso ocorre com distúrbios gastrointestinais, além da intoxicação decorrente da utilização. A planta feno-grego constitui-sena mais utilizada enquanto galactagogo. Conclusão: a fitoterapia como recurso galactagogo utilizado por mulheres lactantes tem diversas influências, e nem sempre é utilizada de forma segura. A Enfermagem depara-se com a necessidade de mais estudos que avancem no sentido de assegurar a utilização da fitoterapia e a capacitação para seu uso.

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“…Nevertheless, there is much debate about whether the existing evidence related to breastfeeding mother’s HM use supports their safety and efficacy ( Sim et al, 2013 ; Bettiol et al, 2018a ) as previous studies show inconclusive evidence explaining the mechanism behind herbs as galactagogues, requiring further research to determine HM’s clinical efficacy ( Anderson, 2017 ; Bowman, 2017 ; Wang S. et al, 2018 ; Sibeko et al, 2021 ). Furthermore, inappropriate use of certain HM during breastfeeding was found to cause allergic reactions and neurotoxic effects on newborns ( Bnouham, 2010 ).…”

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Use of Herbal Medicines Among Breastfeeding Mothers in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Millinga

Hwang

et al. 2022

Front. Pharmacol.

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Background: There are limited data on the use of herbal medicines (HM) among breastfeeding mothers, despite the fact that knowledge of the possible benefits or harms of HM use has a direct relationship with the health of infants, especially in resource-limited countries. The study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with HM use among breastfeeding mothers in Tanzania.Methods: The study followed a cross-sectional design using a structured survey questionnaire. Survey participants were recruited from the reproductive and child health clinic at Uhuru health center in Morogoro, Tanzania. The survey instrument comprised of 34 questions, including demographic information, the pattern of HM use during breastfeeding, and women’s perceptions of HM. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used for data analysis using SPSS ver. 24.0.Results: The majority of the respondents (53.8%) used HM during breastfeeding. The most commonly used HM was black pepper (Piper nigrum L.; 80.0%), followed by pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo L.; 18.0%). About one-third (27.5%) of HM users discussed their use with their healthcare providers. In addition, higher education levels and low breastmilk supply were identified as potential predictors of HM use.Conclusion: The practice of HM use among breastfeeding mothers in Tanzania is popular to ease breastfeeding difficulties. However, the issue of the safety or effectiveness of HM is still an unknown agenda. This awakens the need to evaluate HM’s safety, efficacy, and quality through pharmacological studies for scientific evidence. Lastly, a clinical guideline should be developed in healthcare settings to promote open dialogues between the healthcare providers and mothers to ensure the safe use of HM.

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Efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine Zengru Gao to promote breastfeeding: a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Cited by 6 publications

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Mothers’ Experiences of Childbirth and Perspectives on Korean Medicine-Based Postpartum Care in Korea: A Qualitative Study

Mothers’ Experiences of Childbirth and Perspectives on Korean Medicine-Based Postpartum Care in Korea: A Qualitative Study

A Enfermagem na utilização da fitoterapia na lactação: uma revisão integrativa de literatura

Use of Herbal Medicines Among Breastfeeding Mothers in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

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