Open AccessThe effect of Katuk leaf to breastfeeding mother: a literature review
Author(s) -
Alfonsus Zeus Suryawan,
Nicholas Renata Lazarosony
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indonesian journal of perinatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2775-0736
pISSN - 2775-0744
DOI - 10.51559/inajperinatol.v2i2.12
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , lactation , medicine , prolactin , milk production , environmental health , food science , microbiology and biotechnology , traditional medicine , pediatrics , biology , zoology , pregnancy , endocrinology , hormone , genetics
Indonesians traditionally consume Katuk (Sauropus androgynus (L) Merr) leaf to treat various diseases, improve weight loss, and as vegetable dishes. Sauropus androgynus, also known as a medicinal plant with high antioxidant potential, is also traditionally utilized to increase breastmilk production during lactation. Lactation is a process of milk synthesis and secretion, in which Prolactin responsible for the synthesis of breastmilk. Recent studies have proven that Katuk leaf extract can increase the breastfeeding quality and prolactin level in breastfeeding women. This article provides a brief summary of evidence supporting the use of Katuk leaf to improve breastmilk production in breastfeeding mothers.