{"product_id":"artemis-breastfeeding-tea-30g","title":"Artemis Breastfeeding Tea | 30g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArtemis Breastfeeding Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003e\r What is Breastfeeding Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Breastfeeding Tea contains a range of natural herbal ingredients that support nursing mothers with breast milk supply and with healing and recovery after labour; also help settle baby’s digestive discomforts like colic and wind.  The natural ingredients in Breastfeeding Tea provide a welcome aid for new parents.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eWhy use Breastfeeding Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Breastfeeding can be a challenging time, particularly in the first few weeks following the baby’s birth.  Breastfeeding Tea provides support for nursing mothers, with its range of natural herbal ingredients, to help with milk supply, and support healing and recovery after labour.  The natural ingredients in Breastfeeding Tea also help settle baby’s digestive discomforts like colic and wind.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003e\r What are the Key Benefits of Breastfeeding Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cul\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant formula \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eAll ingredients are certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eDoes not contain sugar or artificial sweeteners\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eDoes not contain added colours, flavours, preservatives, gluten, wheat or dairy; is GE Free and vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSafe to be passed on to baby via breast milk\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eNo restriction on long term use\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eContains herbs that stimulate milk production (galactogogue)\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eContains herbs with natural oestrogen properties (phytoestrogen)\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003ePromotes healthy digestion in the baby\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSupports gastric comfort for both mother and baby \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSupports post-birth comfort and healing\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003c\/ul\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\r What is Galactogogue?\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r A substance that increases milk supply and can be endogenous (naturally occurring) like the hormone prolactin, or synthetic like the medications domperidone or metoclopramide, or plant derived as in some of the herbal ingredients in Breastfeeding Tea.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\r What is a Phytoestrogen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r A naturally occurring plant derived substance that has a similar structure to the hormone oestrogen and can have oestrogen-like actions in the body.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003e\r What are the Ingredients of Breastfeeding Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003eKey Ingredients:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eAniseed\u003cem\u003e (Pimpinella anisum):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Aniseed contains anethole, an aromatic oil that is a galactogogue and phytoestrogen and that helps with breast milk production.  Aniseed also has properties traditionally used to aid digestion.  It acts as a carminative, reducing the discomfort of gas in the intestines, which helps relieve colic when passed on to the baby in breast milk\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e,\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: super; font-size: 10px;\"\u003e2,3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eChamomile \u003cem\u003e(Matricaria chamomilla):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Chamomile contains many bioactive compounds including terpenoids and flavonoids among others and Chamomile tea is used for its many medicinal properties, some of which are particularly helpful for new mothers and their baby.  These include mild sedation, helping with sleep problems, digestive relaxant and wound healing.  Chamomile tea is also used to treat colic and croup in children\u003csup\u003e4,5.  \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003e\r Fennel \u003cem\u003e(Foeniculum vulgare):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Fennel contains the galagtogogue and phytoestrogen anethole, and has been used since ancient Greek times to support the flow of breast milk and aid digestion.  Fennel is also a carminative that helps relieve excess gas as well as relax the intestines, and is a traditional remedy for colic\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: super; font-size: 10px;\"\u003e3,6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eNettle \u003cem\u003e(Urtica dioica):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Nettle, also known as the stinging nettle, has been used in traditional medicine to treat many ailments including gastrointestinal problems and also has also been used as a galagtogogue.  The leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients and also have healing and antioxidant properties\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eRaspberry leaf \u003cem\u003e(Rubus idaeus):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Raspberry leaf is rich in flavonoids, tannins and other nutirients.  Leaf extracts have been traditionally used from early pregnancy to post birth and it is thought to help tone the pelvic muscles after birth after birth to support uterine recovery\u003csup\u003e8,9 \u003c\/sup\u003e \r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the Contraindications\/Interactions of Breastfeeding Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r There are no documented herb-drug interactions within the recommended dosage.  However, you should always check the ingredients for known allergies and to ensure you do not have any allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.  Stop using if you do develop any irritation or allergy while taking Breastfeeding Tea.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the Directions and Dosage for using Breastfeeding Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Shake contents before opening as the contents may settle.  Add one level teaspoon of Breastfeeding Tea (equivalent to 1g) per cup (150ml) and infuse with boiling water for 5-10 minutes.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eTo improve milk supply:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r If you are using Breastfeeding Tea to increase your milk supply, take three cups throughout the day in the morning, afternoon and evening.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eTo maintain milk supply:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r If you want to maintain your healthy milk supply, take one cup each day, for the period of lactation.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eSpecial instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Do not microwave your breastfeeding tea after infusing.  Close the can immediately after use to avoid external contamination and keep away from heat and moisture.  Store in the fridge in hot and humid climates.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eProduct Size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r 30g\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eReferences:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eThe following references provide scientific support for the use of this product:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003col\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eJavan R, Javadi B, Feyzabadi Z. Breastfeeding: A Review of Its Physiology and Galactogogue Plants in View of Traditional Persian Medicine. Breastfeed Med. 2017 Sep;12(7):401-409\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eAsie Shojaii A, Abdollahi Fard M. Review of Pharmacological Properties and Chemical Constituents of Pimpinella anisum. ISRN Pharm 2012; 2012: 510795.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eTabares FP, Jaramillo, JVB, Ruiz-Cortés ZT. Pharmacological Overview of Galactogogues. Veterinary Medicine International Volume 2014, Article ID 602894, 20 pages http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1155\/2014\/602894\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSrivastava JK, Eswar Shankar E Gupta S. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Mol Med Reeferencesport. 2010 Nov 1; 3(6): 895–901\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSilva FV, Dias F, Costa G, Campos MD. Chamomile reveals to be a potent galactogogue: the unexpected effect. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2017 Apr 10:1-3. \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eRather MA, Dar B, Sofi SN, Bhat BA, Qurishi MA.  Foeniculum vulgare: A comprehensive review of its traditional use, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and safety.  Arabian Journal of Chemistry (2016) 9, S1574–S1583\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eUpton R Stinging nettles leaf (Urtica dioica L): Extraordinary vegetable medicine.  Journal of Herbal Medicine 2013; 3, 1, 9-38\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003ePatel AV, Rojas-Vera, J, Dacke CG. Therapeutic constituents and actions of Rubus species. Curr Med Chem. 2004 Jun;11(11):1501-12.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eGudej J, Tomczy M.  Determination of Flavonoids, Tannins and Ellagic acid in leaves from Rubus L. species.  Archives of Pharmacal Research 2004; 27, 11, 1114–1119\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Artemis","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":31177628483629,"sku":"00147-30g","price":19.57,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9954\/6157\/products\/1120137.jpg?v=1573460920","url":"https:\/\/nz-nutristrong.myshopify.com\/products\/artemis-breastfeeding-tea-30g","provider":"NZ NutriStrong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}