The Effect of Katuk (Sauropus androgunus (L) Merr) Leaf Biscuit on Increasing Prolactine Levels of Breastfeeding Mother

Abstract

Prolactin is one of the important hormones for increasing the synthesis and secretion of breast milk. Katuk (Sauropus androgunus (L) Merr) leaf biscuits are standardized and practical processed food products that are substituted with katuk leaf extract and have met the requirements as additional food for breastfeeding mothers. In addition to nutritional content, katuk leaf biscuits also contain phytochemical compounds, namely steroids and alkaloids. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of katuk leaf biscuits on increasing serum prolactin levels of breastfeeding mothers. This research was conducted in the city of Bandung. The design used was a randomized controlled trial. The sample was 45 primiparous postpartum mothers who gave birth at the public health center for Obstetrics and Neonatal Basic Emergency Services (Puskesmas PONED) in Bandung City, consisting of 22 treatment groups and 23 control groups. Sampling is conducted by block randomization. Data were analyzed using the Independent T-test. The results showed that there was an effect of katuk leaf biscuits on increasing serum prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers. It is suggested that katuk leaf biscuits be used as an alternative as an effort to increase breast milk production so that it can support the success of exclusive breastfeeding.

The effect of Katuk leaf to breastfeeding mother: a literature review

“…15 Recent study by Indryani et al also shows that katuk leaves supplementation in biscuit form also significantly increases prolactin level. 14 These several findings proved that katuk leaf provided a beneficial effect on milk production and increase prolactin level.…”

“…Thus, to maintain breast milk production, it is necessary to have high levels of Prolactin. 14 It is proven that in the case of mothers with premature babies with gestational age ≤ 36 weeks, there is no milk production, and it turns out that the basal prolactin hormone level is 45 ng/ml. Whereas for mothers who deliver term babies and can express breast milk, it turns out that the hormone prolactin level reaches 90-110 ng/ml.…”

Disclosure of Herbal Medicines Use on Mother and Children Health Care in Ternate Island Indonesia

“…Moringa contains phytosterols, which act as a galactagogue, stimulating breast milk secretion [36][37][38]. Similarly, katuk leaves can boost breast milk production [28,39]. Breast milk secretion has also been reported to be stimulated by banana flowers [40].…”

Sauropus androgynus, Papaya Leaves, and Mung Beans as Mixed Galactagogue Drink for Urban Postpartum Mothers

“…Supporting the treatment, several food ingredients are expected to give a lactogenic effect including Sauropus androgynous or known locally as "katuk leaves" and papaya leaves. Sauropus androgynous is a potential commodity easily found in Indonesia, so far many Indonesian people had experienced the benefits, but the scientific evidence to measure its effect on breastmilk volume are still scarce (Indrayani et al 2020;Santoso 2016;Suwanti & Kuswanti 2015;Pinem et al 2019). Supplements containing these ingredients have been consumed among Indonesian mothers to increase breast milk production (Suwanti & Kuswati 2015).…”

“…Papaya leaves juice stimulates prolactin hormone level, while mung beans, besides having galactagogue effect, also contains thiamine or vitamin B1 which converts carbohydrates into energy and reduces stress, as well as triggers oxytocin secretion (Wulandari & Jannah 2015;Ikhlasiah et al 2020). Previous studies reported that these effects were due to a dilate blood vessels on the mammary glands and secretory cell proliferation that increase blood flow (Indrayani et al 2020;Foong et al 2020). These are related to phytochemical groups' effect on galactopoietic (Mohanty et al 2014).…”