BLESSED THISTLE: Herbs and medications that increase your milk supply are known as galactagogues (ga-lac-ti-gogs). If your milk supply is low, you might want to try using a natural galactagogue to help increase your milk production. The best way to increase your milk supply is to take galactagogues while you increase the number of times you pump and breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding mothers have been taking galactagogues through history to increase milk supply. Blessed Thistle has been used as a medicine for hundreds of years and has been shown to increase milk supply. It works best when taken in combination with fenugreek. FENUGREEK: Fenugreek seeds contain certain hormone precursors that increase milk supply. Scientists do not know for sure how this happens. Some believe it is possible because breasts are modified sweat glands, and fenugreek stimulates sweat production. It has been found that fenugreek can increase a nursing mother's milk supply within 24 to 72 hours after first taking the herb. GOATS RUE: Popular in France and other European countries, the dried leaves of the goat's rue plant are considered to be a galactagogue, and this herb is often recommended to breastfeeding mothers to help increase the supply of breast milk. It is also used to stimulate the growth of breast tissue, so it may be helpful for women who wish to breastfeed after breast surgery and those who plan to breastfeed an adopted child. MILK THISTLE: Milk Thistle has been used with positive results by breastfeeding mothers for generations. It has been shown to increase the milk production in dairy cows. Blessed Thistle Fenugreek Goats Rue Milk Thistle. ANISE: Anise seed is known to contain an essential oil called anethole, which acts as a phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that are similar to estrogen in the body, and which the body uses in the same way as estrogen. This helps stimulate various reproductive functions, including the production of breast milk. FENNEL: Fennel contains estrogen-like properties making it a great herb for increasing milk production. In addition to stimulating a mothers breast milk supply, fennel can be passed through the breast milk to your infant. For babies, fennel can improve digestion and soothe symptoms of colic. Made in the USA GMP Compliant Kosher