In Dr. Hale's book, he states that Fenugreek can cause "dyspnea (exageration
of asthmatic symptoms)". I have read it in other places also. However, I
have also heard of it being consumed to help with asthma. I would just tell
her that if her symptoms worsen, to discontinue use.
Julia in sunny Eden, NC

On Thu, 25 Jan 2001 11:41:56 -0700, Brenda Phipps <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>The interesting questions never end!  I just had an e-=mail from a mom who
tells me she is not using fenugreek for her dwindling milk supply because
she read somewhere that it can exacerbate symptoms of asthma, which she has.
>
>Is this true? I've never screened my moms for this.
>
>Thanks,
>Brenda Phipps, BS, IBCLC
>

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