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Fenugreek Tea

More than 30 herbs are considered to be powerful galactagogues - agents that promote the secretion and flow of breastmilk. The best known is fenugreek. Numerous anecdotal accounts testify to the restorative powers of this herb.

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To make fenugreek tea:
Brew 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes.
Drink four or five times a day


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