Postpartum Herbal Blend
This herbal blend recipe was passed down to me by an experienced midwife with a background in herbal medicine. It was formulated with the postpartum mother in mind. It contains:
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Ashwagandha - This restorative herb helps to rebuild physical strength and vitality. It is anti-inflammatory and helps to promote milk production. It's immune protecting and its loaded with antioxidants to rid the body of free radicals.
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Lemon Balm - This calming herb helps to relieve stress, eases insomnia, and boost your overall mood. It boosts the immune system by being naturally anti-viral and anti-microbial.
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Nettle Leaf - This supportive herb helps to relieve fluid retention and helps to strengthen and support the adrenal and cardiovascular systems. May help reduce the size/appearance of varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It also helps to boost milk supply.
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Ginger Root - Ginger root is known for its ability to calm the digestive system, but it has even more restorative and healing properties. Ginger root is a powerful galactagogue (stimulates milk production) as well as being naturally anti-inflammatory and anti-viral
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Passion flower - This herb may help with anxiety, insomnia and stress thanks to its calming and relaxing properties, while also being non-drowsy
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Yellow Dock - This detoxifying herb supports the liver as well as the immune and digestive system. This powerful prebiotic is packed with iron and it helps to balance blood sugar . Most notably, this herb may help to provide detox support to those with an MTHFR gene mutation. Its also naturally hormone balancing.
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Moringa - Moringa is an anti-inflammatory superfood rich in calcium, iron, protein, potassium, zinc + vitamins A, B and C. This well known galactagogue helps to boost milk production, replenishes lost nutrients, promote hair growth, and support the digestive system.