The Potential of Lactating

Herbs as Booster for

Breastmilk Production
Khrisiel, BR, Ethel, MA, Gabriel, NP, Leinad, CO
Grade 12 HUMSS St. Michael
San Francisco Javier College-AR of Narra, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
 Breastfeeding  Alternatives to
-Is one of the most boost lactation
effective way to -Breast milk
ensure an infant’s supply is not
health and survival. straightforward.
Some women have
low supply and
seek the help of
alternatives.
BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY

 Doctors recommend breastfeeding as the most beneficial nutrition for babies

in their first year of life. It is as beneficial to mothers because it provides the
perfect mix of nutrients that infants need to develop properly and for the
mother to restore her physical health.

 Acting as a baby’s first vaccine, the benefits of breastmilk are evident for
protecting and preventing partially deadly diseases or sudden infant death
(WHO).
BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY

 Breastfeeding  Herbal Remedies

STATEMENT OF THE The Potential of Lactating Herbs as
Booster for Breastmilk Production
PROBLEM
1. What alternative lactating herb is the most effective in terms of
boosting breast milk production?

a. Moringa (Malunggay)?
b. Ginger (Luya)?
c. Garlic (Bawang)?

2. What lactating herb is consumed the most in terms of

comfortability to intake?

3. What lactating herb is consumed the most in terms of intake

recommendation?
 HYPOTHESIS

 Ha: There is potential effectiveness in the different

alternative lactating herbs in boosting breastmilk
production.
 Ho: There is no potential effectiveness in the different
lactating herbs in boosting breastmilk production.
 CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK

   

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Lactating Herbs Potential Effectiveness as
 
 
Breastmilk Booster
 
RESEARCH METHOD

 Research Design
This research study was a quantitative type of research.
The researchers employed a survey design to collect the
data required for this study.
RESEARCH METHOD

 Participants of the Study

Total Institution Sampling Sample Time
Population Procedure Frame

35 mothers 35 mothers
San Non- March –
from Purok from Purok
Francisco probability April 2023
Pagkakaisa, Pagkakaisa,
Javier Sampling.
Lavista Lavista
College. Narra,
Narra,
Palawan Palawan
RESEARCH METHOD
 Data Collection
In this study, survey method employing non-probability
sampling is to be used to gather data. Since the researchers
have hypothesized the potentiality of the different alternative
lactating herbs, the researchers prepared the data for analysis
and interpretation. This was done during the study duration
provided by the research adviser.
STATISTICAL TOOL

The researchers analyzed the data collected from the survey,

and statistical treatment such as frequency and percentage to
determine the potentiality of lactating herbs in terms of
effectiveness in boosting breastmilk production. The data
were also subjected to analysis to provide nursing mothers
with a list of maternally approved lactating herbs. The
results are presented using tables.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
 Analysis of Data from Survey and Observation

Research Question 1. What alternative lactating herb is the

most effective in terms of boosting breast milk production?
a. Moringa (Malunggay)?
b. Ginger (Luya)?
c. Garlic (Bawang)?
Table 1. Chosen lactating herbs in terms of effectiveness in
breast milk production.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
Rate Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

Moringa (Malunggay) 22 62.8%

Ginger (Luya) 10 28.5%

Garlic (Bawang) 3 8.5%

Total 35 99.8%

Table 1 presents the answers of the respondents among the choices of lactating herbs
in terms of effectiveness. Out of 35 respondents, 22 answered Moringa (62.8%), 10
answered Ginger (28.5%), and 3 answered Garlic (8.5%). This analysis suggests that
the majority of the respondents that answered the questionnaire imply that Moringa
(Malunggay) is the most effective lactating herb among the rest in terms of
breastmilk production.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
Research Question 2. What lactating herb is consumed the most in terms of
comfortability to intake?
Table 2. Chosen lactating herbs in terms of comfortability to intake.
Rate Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

Moringa (Malunggay) 30 86%

Ginger (Luya) 5 14%

Garlic (Bawang) 0 0%

Total 35 100%

Table 2. presents the chosen lactating herbs in terms of comfort to consume. Out of
the 35 respondents, 30 answered Moringa (86%), 5 answered Ginger (14%), and
zero answered Garlic (0%). This analysis suggests that the majority of the
respondents find Moringa more comfortable to consume than Ginger and Garlic.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
Research Question 3. What lactating herb is consumed the most in terms of intake
recommendation?
Table 3. Chosen lactating herbs in terms of intake recommendation.
Rate Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

Moringa (Malunggay) 27 77%

Ginger (Luya) 8 23%

Garlic (Bawang) 0 0%

Total 35 100%

Table 3. presents the chosen lactating herbs in terms of intake recommendation. Out
of the 35 mothers, 27 answered Moringa (77%), 8 answered Ginger (23%), and zero
answered Garlic (0%). This analysis suggests that the majority of the respondents
were recommended Moringa to boost lactation by other mothers or their doctors.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
Research Question 4. Were you aware of any of these herbal remedies to boost
lactation?
Table 4. Level of agreement or disagreement on the awareness regarding the
lactating herbs.
Rate Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

YES 24 69%

NO 11 31%

Total 35 100%

Table 4. presents the level of agreement or disagreement of the respondents regarding whether they
were aware of any herbal remedies to boost lactation. Out of the 35 mothers, 24 answered yes (69%)
and 11 answered no (31%). This analysis suggests that some mothers are fully aware of herbal
remedies for boosting lactation, while some are fully unaware of their potentiality but are still
consuming them.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
Research Question 5. Have you tried any lactating herbs such as Moringa, Ginger, or
Garlic?
Table 5. Level of agreement or disagreement on whether the respondents have or
have not tried any of the listed lactating herbs.
Rate Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

YES 32 91%

NO 3 9%

Total 35 100%

Table 5. presents the level of agreement or disagreement on whether the respondents

have or have not tried any of the listed herbs during their pregnancy to boost
lactation. Out of the 35 respondents, 32 answered yes (91%) and 3 answered no
(9%). This analysis shows that the majority of the respondents have tried any of the
herbs during their pregnancy.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
Research Question 6. Was it effective in boosting your lactation?
Table 6. Level of agreement or disagreement on the effectiveness of lactating herbs
in breast milk production.
Rate Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

YES 35 100%

NO 0 0%

Total 35 100%

Table 6. presents the level of agreement or disagreement on whether the lactating

herbs the respondents have tried during pregnancy had any potential effectiveness in
boosting breast milk production. Out of the 35 respondents, 35 answered yes (100%)
and zero answered no (0%). Thus, indicating that the listed lactating herbs were
truly effective in boosting breast milk production.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
Research Question 7. Were there any bad side effects upon intaking the lactating
herbs during pregnancy?
Table 7. Level of agreement or disagreement on the side effects of the lactating
herbs.
Rate Frequency (f) Percentage (%)

YES 0 0%

NO 35 100%

Total 35 100%

Table 7. presents the level of agreement or disagreement of the respondents on whether there are any
bad side effects upon consuming any of the lactating herbs given. Out of the 35 respondents, zero
answered yes (0%) and 35 answered no (100%). Indicating that the lactating herbs have no bad side
effects on pregnant women during their pregnancy and breastfeeding.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
 Key Findings

1. Moringa (Malunggay) as a lactating herb has the potential in boosting breast

milk production. The lactating herb was able to gain the approval of several
mothers to prove its potential.

2. In terms of effectiveness, results have concluded that Moringa and Ginger are
the most effective in boosting breast milk production.

3. The listed lactating herbs were found safe and had no history of bad side effects
on the majority of the participants.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS
 Key Findings
4. In terms of comfortability to consume and intake recommendation, the
participants prefer Moringa during their breastfeeding practice.

5. The respondents have indicated that the lactating herbs were indeed effective in
boosting breast milk production during pregnancy. Resulting in the researchers
concluding that lactating herbs have potential effectiveness in boosting lactation
and thus rejecting the null hypotheses and accepting the alternative.

6. In terms of effectiveness, the participants have their preferences within the listed
lactating herbs.
RESULTS & ANALYSIS  Secondary Findings

1. According to the data from the participants, Moringa is the most effective in boosting breast
milk production, especially for first-time nursing mothers.

2. Almost half of the participants are unaware of some of the herbal remedies, indicating that they
are also unaware of their potentiality and effectiveness.

3. According to the overall comments of the participants, the list of lactating herbs is best consumed
in soup dishes to boost lactation.

4. Lactating herbs such as Moringa are best consumed during pregnancy and during breastfeeding
practices, while Ginger is best after giving birth for dietary purposes according to the data given by
the participants in the comments/feedback section of the questionnaire.

5. Because the listed herbs are known as food ingredients or additives, almost half of the
participants are unaware of their effective properties in terms of boosting breast milk production.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

 Summary
This study was quantitative research that employed the survey method
and non-probability sampling to gather the necessary data to prove the
potentiality of lactating herbs to boost breast milk production. A
Dichotomous and Drop-down survey was conducted on the 35 mothers
from Purok Pagkakaisa, Lavista Narra, Palawan who were purposively
selected as respondents.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

 Findings of the Study

The salient findings of this study to the specific questions are as follows:

Problem No. 1. What alternative lactating herb is the most effective in terms of
boosting breast milk production?
1.1 Moringa (Malunggay)?
1.2 Ginger (Luya)?
1.3 Garlic (Bawang)?
Based on the study, out of 35 respondents, 22 answered Moringa (62.8%), 10
answered Ginger (28.5%), and 3 answered Garlic (8.5%). Therefore, this shows
most of the respondents find Moringa as the most potential and most effective in
terms of boosting breast milk production.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

Problem No. 2. What lactating herb is consumed the most in terms of

comfortability and intake recommendation?

Based on the study, out of the 35 respondents, 30 answered Moringa (86%), 5

answered Ginger (14%), and zero answered Garlic (0%). Therefore, this shows that
the majority of the respondents find Moringa more comfortable to consume than
Ginger and Garlic during their pregnancy and their breastfeeding practices. On the
other hand, in terms of intake recommendation, out of the 35 mothers, 27 answered
Moringa (77%), 8 answered Ginger (23%), and zero answered Garlic (0%).
Concluding that the majority of the respondents were recommended Moringa to
boost lactation by other mothers and their doctors.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

Problem No. 4. Were you aware of any of these herbal remedies to boost lactation?

Based on the study, out of the 35 mothers, 24 answered yes (69%) and 11
answered no (31%). This analysis suggests that some mothers are fully aware of
herbal remedies for boosting lactation, concluding that some are fully unaware of
its potentiality but were still consuming them because these herbs are known as
food ingredients.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

Problem No. 5. Have you tried any of the lactating herbs such as Moringa, Ginger,
or Garlic? If yes, was it effective in boosting your breast milk production?

Based on the study, out of the 35 respondents, 32 answered yes (91%) and 3
answered no (9%). And as for whether it is effective or not, out of the 35
respondents, 35 answered yes (100%) and zero answered no (0%). Thus, indicating
that the listed herb they tried during pregnancy were truly effective in boosting
breast milk production.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

Problem No. 6. Were there any bad side effects upon intaking the lactating herbs
during pregnancy?

Based on the study, out of the 35 respondents, zero answered yes (0%) and 35
answered no (100%). Indicating that the lactating herbs have no bad side effects on
pregnant women during their pregnancy and breastfeeding.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

 Conclusion
The study, "The Potential of Lactating Herbs as Booster for Breastmilk Production” was
conducted to prove and examine the potentiality of lactating herbs to boost breastmilk
production and to provide a list of effective and maternally approved herbs for other nursing
mothers. After the study is done, the researchers conclude that the list of lactating herbs is
indeed potential and effective in boosting breast milk production. Based on the researchers’
observations and gathered data, in terms of effectiveness, Moringa and Ginger are the most
chosen lactating herbs in terms of effectiveness, comfortability and intake recommendation
for mothers. However, because of the lack of awareness of some such as Garlic, mothers are
unaware of its potentiality and effectiveness.
 DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, &
RECOMMENDATIONS

 Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusion arrived, the researchers offer the following
recommendations:

1. The students can use this study as a reference to add more potential and effective
lactating herbs to the list.

2. Future researchers can furtherly improve this study regarding the potentiality of
lactating herbs to boost breast milk production.

3. Future researchers could do further studies about this research to make it more
accurate and dependable for nursing mothers.
ACTION PLAN

 Action Plan
The researchers that conducted the study, "The Potential of Lactating Herbs as Booster for
Breastmilk Production” decided to share good knowledge regarding the potentiality and
effectiveness of lactating herbs through the use of a brochure. Taking lactating herbs into
consideration or part of a pregnant woman’s diet can be beneficial to breastfeeding
production and their practices, especially if they lack the necessary amount to feed their
infants.
ACTION PLAN
Thank you and
God Bless!!!