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Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is a nutritious herb rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins. It's a traditional galactagogue and safe in food and tea amounts during breastfeeding.
📈Nutritious traditional galactagogue; commonly included in lactation tea blends.
Nettle is highly nutritious — it contains iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K — making it a valuable herb for postpartum recovery. It's a common ingredient in lactation teas. No safety concerns have been identified at typical tea or culinary doses. Avoid handling raw fresh nettles without gloves due to the sting.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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