When it's time to wean a child off of breastfeeding, the mother's body can often use a little help to recover from the hormonal shifts and challenges of childbearing and nursing. Traditional practitioners recommend several herbs including chervil to help naturally and gently decrease milk supply, to ease the weaning process and prevent engorgement.

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