Fennel also known as Common Fennel or Large Fennel. What is commonly used as aromatic herb in our food is actually a widely used herbal medicine to cure digestion problems back in the ancient times. Fennel, which has a fragrant scent, is also used to promote metabolism in the human body through absorption as the fennel’s oil component triggers in increase in secretion of digestive enzymes. Because of its therapeutic effects, ancient people have developed the practice of mixing fennel in their food. For moms who just gave birth to her baby, it is advisable to take fennel to promote and enhance milk production for her baby’s nourishment.

Dong Quai

Dong Quai is basically herbal product that is commonly referred to as Chinese Angelica, Dang Gui or Tang Kuei. It is technically named as Angelica Sinensis. This therapeutic herb is effective in healing feminine or gynecological discomforts brought about by their monthly period. It also promotes milk production among moms who have just given birth. Dong Quai is also like ginseng, which enhances blood circulation and promotes an active sex life. Moreover, it is considered as something that purifies blood and other body fluid. Dong Quai is also said to be an effective herbal medicine for hypertensive people.

Blessed Thistle

Blessed Thistle also refers to Holy Thistle and Spotted Thistle. As to how it got its name (Blessed Thistle), women of the Ancient times consider it a blessing as it relieves them of the pain usually brought about by their monthly menstrual period. It is also botanically referred to as Carbenia Benedictus, from its other name St. Benedict’s Thistle. Blessed Thistle is an herbal cure for many sickness and health concerns, which include pain, gynecological discomforts, digestion problems, diarrhea, liver ailments anorexia and even cancers. Likewise, Blessed Thistle enhances breast and lactation for new moms.

Dandelion

Dandelion is commonly seen as an ornamental flower mostly grown in meadows and gardens. Its physical appearance, which resembles much like of the conventional sunflower that comes in white or yellow, has made it more attractive. But aside from its physical attributes, it has herbal properties used to cure acne, blindness, substance abuse, drug dependence, bladder infection, memory gap, anxiety, bronchitis, bruises, sprains, cholesterol check, colds, digestion problems, hypertension, liver and lung cancers, post menstrual syndromes among others. Moreover, it has an effect that tends to enhance lactic fluids needed by new moms while breastfeeding or nourishing their baby.

Kelp

Kelp has many other names, which include Black Tany and Bladderwrack. Kelp is basically seaweed. It is generally considered as a very helpful herb. It promotes stable activity of our glandular secretions. It is also made to keep us away from cancer. Kelp helps reduce cellulite, a cure for arthritis and rheumatism. More than these, it is an effective weight loss herbal therapy. What makes Kelp an essential herb is its high iodine concentrate. There have been recorded cases of patients recovering from goiter by regularly taking Kelp. Scientific findings also tend to show Kelp, as positively contributing to mom’s lactation, thereby assisting in natural breastfeeding. Rheumatic conditions could also be addressed by taking Kelp regularly.

Watercress

Watercress is one of the common herbs which are made into an integral ingredient in the healthy watercress soups that we sip in Chinese Restaurants. Watercress is generally a culinary ingredient. Its leaves are most common in salad preparations and as garnishing in meals that we eat in restaurants. More than culinary use, Watercress has herbal properties that promote health and fitness. It is widely used by women in addressing gynecological disorders, even as it enhances breast milk production for lactating mothers. Likewise, watercress could be a made into a pain reliever of sorts. It is also known to be effective in getting rid of skin disorders like eczema and dermatitis.

Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto, which goes by the scientific name Serenoa Repens, is currently the only species calssified under the Serenoa genus. Some herbal practitioners claim that these berries can have an effect on a woman’s breast in that it can make it larger. While this remains to be proven scientifically, there are still a lot of females who use Saw Palmetto products for this very purpose. As for its effects on breast enlargement, this theory probably came about because of the plant’s ability to decrease the testosterone levels of users. Females who have relatively small breasts may have excessive amounts of testosterone in their bodies which may be lowered by the regular use of Saw Palmetto products.

Red Clover

Red Clovers are originally found in Europe, Northern Africa and some areas in Asia. Red Clover essentials are mixed to another herb to produce an integral herbal cure for bronchitis, osteoporosis, asthma, skin diseases, open wounds and pains brought about by women’s monthly menstrual period. It contains an essence which tends to induce hormonal activities among new mothers in nourishment of babies. The component was said to have an enhancing effect on breasts and breast milk at that. Flower essence is also made into tonics which enhances hormonal balance for women. Incidentally, the estrogenic effect of Red Clover on menopausal women also keeps them away from discomforts and irritability.

Wild Yam

Wild Yam is basically edible and is abundant in many tropical countries. It is consumed just like any other food as it contains carbohydrates that make us feel “full”. It is said to be an herb that is effectively containing ailments like osteoporosis and menstruation-relation conditions and discomforts. Wild Yam is used in countries where rapid population growth appears to be a problem. It is promoted as a “natural” way of family planning, through contraceptives containing Wild Yam essence. It also reduces cramps and pain among women during their monthly menstrual period. For new moms, Wild Yam was said to contain component essences that enhances breast and breast milk production.

Fenugreek

Classified as herb, Fenugreek has the medical attributes making it an essential ingredient in the manufacturing of therapeutic and medical products. These products include those used both for external and internal applications. What makes Fenugreek or Greek Hayseed essential is its high concentration of mucilage. The Greek Hayseeds contain 40% of mucilage. Any mom, who just gave birth, is deemed to be in the best position to breastfeed and nourish her baby, provided that her body is firmed up with herbal essence of the Fenugreek. Breast milk from moms taking Fenugreek extracts, have low cholesterol and low fat.