Cotton tincture is indicated to help increase breast milk production during lactation, in addition to relieving menstrual cramps and reducing menstrual flow, as it has galactagogue, anti-inflammatory and homeostatic properties.
This tincture can be found in compounding or homeopathy pharmacies prepared with the bark of the plant’s root. Gossypium herbaceumfrom which active substances are extracted, especially gossypol, with medicinal properties.
Cotton tincture should be used under the guidance of a doctor or other healthcare professional who has experience with the use of medicinal plants, as it contains alcohol in its composition, and may cause side effects such as tiredness, dry mouth or skin, changes in appetite. or gastrointestinal disorders.
What is cotton dye used for?
Cotton dye can be used for:
- Increase breast milk production;
- Reduce menstrual flow;
- Uterine bleeding;
- Postpartum hemorrhage;
- Menstrual cramps.
Although it has many benefits, cotton tincture should not replace medical treatment or be used without guidance from a doctor or herbalist.
In addition to cotton tincture, to increase milk production, it is recommended not to exert too much effort, as they increase energy expenditure, reducing milk production, and to drink at least 2 liters of water per day. A good way to achieve this is, every time the baby feeds, drink 2 glasses of water. See other tips on how to increase milk production.
How to take cotton dye
Cotton tincture should be taken orally, diluted in water, to help increase breast milk production during lactation, and can be purchased at compounding or homeopathic pharmacies.
Furthermore, cotton tincture can be prepared at home using the root bark of this medicinal plant. Learn how to make tincture for home treatments.
Ingredients
- 20 drops of 20% cotton dye or 10 drops of 50% fluid extract;
- 200 mL of water.
How to use
Dilute the drops of tincture or cotton fluid extract in water and drink 2 to 3 times a day, preferably outside meal times, as per medical advice. See other natural remedy options to increase breast milk production.
Possible side effects
The side effects of cotton tincture are generally related to the gossypol present in its composition, which may include tiredness, dry mouth or skin, changes in appetite, gastrointestinal disorders, or a decrease in the amount of potassium or leukocytes in the blood.
Furthermore, when taken in quantities greater than those recommended, cotton tincture can cause poisoning, respiratory problems, weakness, malnutrition, blood circulation problems or heart failure. Therefore, its use should only be done with medical advice or from a herbalist experienced in medicinal plants.
Who shouldn’t use
Cottonseed dye should not be used by children or during pregnancy as it may cause miscarriage or premature birth.
Furthermore, this tincture should not be used by people who have low blood potassium levels, kidney problems or who are being treated with digoxin, warfarin, diuretics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Bibliography
- FLORIEN. Cotton. Available at: <https://cdn.awsli.com.br/121/121715/arquivos/ALGODOEIRO.pdf>. Accessed on May 16, 2022
- GADELHA, ICN; et al. Gossypol toxicity from cottonseed products. ScientificWorldJournal. 2014. 231635, 2014
