Dates and moringa show promise for postpartum depression and breast milk

NCT ID NCT07337512

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Melania Asi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether eating dates or taking moringa can help new mothers with postpartum depression. 363 mothers with mild to severe depression and low breast milk production were split into three groups: dates, moringa, or a control group. After 28 days, researchers measured changes in depression scores, stress hormone levels, and breast milk volume.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and Moringa oleifera
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural, food-based option to help ease postpartum depression and improve breast milk production.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial, but the results are not yet widely confirmed. The effects may be modest, and individual results can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression postpartum depression

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari

Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, 93231, Indonesia

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