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单词 galactagogue
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galactagogue

/ɡəˈlaktəɡɒɡ /
noun Medicine
A food or drug that promotes or increases the flow of a mother’s milk.The oils of the seed increase milk flow which explains its folk use as a galactagogue....
  • Some of the most commonly used herbal galactagogues are fenugreek, blessed thistle, and alfalfa.
  • As it increases prolactin levels, it is accepted for use as a galactagogue to increase breast milk supply.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek gala, galakt- 'milk' + agōgos 'leading'.

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