Table 4 The pattern of herbal medicines use during breastfeeding in Jogonalan, Klaten, Indonesia (n = 45)
Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
Herbs | |
 a. Uyub-uyub (Javanesse breastmilk booster formula) | 15 (33.3) |
 b. Papaya leaves | 12 (26.7) |
 c. Jamu (Indonesian Traditional Medicine) | 7 (15.6) |
 d. Jamu Gendong (Indonesian Traditional medicine marketed by artisan herbs) | 6 (13.3) |
 e. Kunir asem (Combination of Tumeric and tamarind) | 4 (8.9) |
 f. Kencur (Kaempferia galanga Linnaeus) | 4 (8.9) |
 g. Kunyit (Tumerics/ Curcuma Longa L) | 3 (6.7) |
 h. Paitan (Bitter herbs) | 2 (4.4) |
 i. Betel leaves (Piper betle L.) | 1 (2.2) |
 j. Brotowali (Tinospora caulis L) | 1 (2.2) |
Benefits of herbs | |
 a. Breast milk booster | 34 (75.6) |
 b. Refreshing body | 7 (15.6) |
 c. Healthy body | 4 (8.9) |
 d. Increased breast milk | 4 (8.9) |
 e. Breast milk becomes fresh | 2 (4.4) |
 f. Increased appetite | 1 (2.2) |
 g. Increased body endurance | 1 (2.2) |
 h. Babies become healthier | 1 (2.2) |
 i. Babies get fat | 1 (2.2) |
Frequency of consuming herbs | |
 a. Daily | 41 (91.1) |
 b. Weekly | 11 (24.4) |
 c. Monthly | 3 (6.7) |
Experiencing side effects | |
 a. Yes | 3 (6.7) |
 b. No | 42 (93.3) |
Kind of side effects | |
 a. Nausea | 1 (1.1) |
 b. Dizziness | 1 (1.1) |
 c. No answer | 1 (1.1) |