Indigenous Knowledge and Galactagogues for Infant Nutrition

Indigenous communities possess valuable knowledge of galactagogue plants—traditional herbs that help mothers increase and maintain breastmilk, ensuring babies receive essential nutrition for their first six months of life. Many of these plants are found in forests surrounding national parks, where the displacement of local populations threatens both the knowledge and the plants themselves. To preserve this vital heritage, it is essential to protect and replant these species around national park boundaries, ensuring future generations can benefit from natural, sustainable breastfeeding support.