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Milk Thistle Tea
Milk thistle is popular as a liver-supportive herb, and some use it as a galactagogue. It's generally considered likely safe in moderate amounts during breastfeeding, but robust human evidence is limited. It's one of the better-studied herbs for supply support.
Moderate use generally considered safe; discuss extended use with provider
📈One of the better-studied galactagogue herbs; some small trials show modest supply-boosting effect
The active compound in milk thistle, silymarin, has been studied in a few small trials as a galactagogue with modestly positive results. It's considered one of the safer herbal lactation supplements. However, it's in the Asteraceae family — the same as ragweed and chamomile — so those with related allergies should be cautious. Overall, occasional or short-term use for supply support is unlikely to cause harm, but consult your provider for ongoing supplementation.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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