Sage can be prepared in a tea by combining 1 TBSP of dried herb to 1 Cup
boiling water.  Let it steep for 5 - 10 minutes.  I find the dried herb to
be easier to infuse into a tea.  The cabbage packs should help and if this
Mom doesn't do well with the sage peppermint is also an option to reduce the
supply.
Let me know if you need further information.


>Date:    Sat, 19 Oct 1996 20:11:48 +0800
>From:    Fiona Coombes MBBS IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Sage for oversupply
>
>Hi all
>I'm so behind with digests again - just caught up today.
>I have a question for the herbally minded - I have been helping a
>mother with recurrent mastitis probably due to oversupply. She is 12
>weeks postpartum, feeds one side per feed every 3-4 hours and 4-5
>hours overnight, always leaking, lumpy. Has tried all the 'standard'
>treatment with little improvement. She has had mastitis 5 times so
>far. She feels the supply is gradually improving, so I doubt that
>pituitary is a problem.
>I have suggested the use of cabbage (not to eat!!), and sage tea to
>reduce supply a little, but would like to know how to make the sage
>tea. Do you use fresh or dried herb, how 'strong' to make it etc.
>Looking forward to some enlightenment!
>
>Fiona Coombes MBBS IBCLC               [log in to unmask]
>Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia Breastfeeding Counsellor
>Lactation Consultant, Family Physician
>Perth Western Australia
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