An Analysis of the Pharmacological Components of Herbal Teas Used for Galactagogue Effects by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry.

Aims: The present study was designed to detect the phytochemical components of herbs and herbal teas that are used to improve maternal milk production by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Methods: The methanolic extracts were extracted by maceration method using rotary evaporator. The essential oils of herbs were obtained by Clevenger method. Results: The GC/MS analysis of the essential oils or the methanol extracts of the mix of herbal teas or herbs including Foeniculum vulgare, Pimpinella anisum, Trigonella foenum graceum, Urtica dioica, Nigella sativa were listed as several compounds in this article. Furthermore, the possible pharmacological effects of these components have been discussed according to the literature. Conclusions: The findings of this study will guide researchers about the pharmacological active ingredients of these herbs and herbal teas that may be used in the future for milk enhancing or other medical purposes