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Caraway
Caraway seed is a traditional galactagogue used in European folk medicine, particularly in Germany and Eastern Europe. Culinary amounts in cooking and tea are considered safe.
📈Traditional European galactagogue; culinary doses considered safe.
Caraway has been used for centuries to support milk supply and relieve infant colic (indirectly through maternal milk). It's a common flavoring in rye bread, cheeses, and sauerkraut. No safety concerns have been identified at culinary doses during breastfeeding. Concentrated extracts are not well studied.
Sources: LactMed
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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