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Peppermint and other Herbs that can decrease breast milk supply
Using large amounts of the following herbs and other natural remedies should be avoided while nursing because they have been known to decrease milk supply. The amounts of these herbs normally used in cooking are unlikely to be of concern; it’s mainly the larger amounts that might be used therapeutically that could pose a problem. Peppermint, menthol, and sage are three of the biggest herbal culprits when it comes to putting a damper on milk. Continue reading