Torbangun
Coleus amboinicus leaves are a traditional glactogogue used in Indoensia and are often served in the form of a soup.
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What it is
Coleus amboinicus leaves are a traditional glactogogue used in Indoensia and are often served in the form of a soup.
Key findings
- Grade C: Milk Production (Lactation (Breast Milk Production))
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Torbangun
Quick Facts: Torbangun
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:1
- Research Outcomes:1
- Key Effect:Lactation (Breast Milk Production)
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