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 > *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html