How do you use cabbage leaves to dry up milk?
To use cabbage:
- Take apart and wash the leaves of a green cabbage.
- Put the leaves in a container and put the container in the refrigerator to chill.
- Place one leaf over each breast before putting on a bra.
- Change leaves once they’ve wilted, or about every two hours.
What does cabbage do to breastmilk?
Using cabbage leaves can reduce the pain and inflammation associated with mastitis and engorgement, and may help the weaning process go more quickly.