Herbal medicine for postpartum bath

Many mothers are asked by their elders not to take a bath during the confinement period, but not taking a bath for a long time will really make the body very uncomfortable, so people are wondering if they can use herbal medicine to regulate the body during the confinement period. In fact, if you do a good job of preventing cold, you can take a bath during the confinement period. If you use some Chinese herbs to regulate your body, it can help women recover faster. Let’s learn more about it in detail.

1. Can I use mugwort during confinement?

In the southern region, mugwort is a very common plant. It can not only be used as medicine, but also as an ingredient in delicious food. In the past, mugwort was used to prevent plague. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, and being antibacterial and antiviral. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that mugwort is a Chinese medicinal material that can be used by postpartum women to wash their hair, take a bath and soak their feet. It can not only treat eczema, but also various inflammations. Therefore, some mothers will use mugwort water to bathe their babies, mainly to prevent eczema.

1. Foot soaking: Most mothers have cold and moisture in their bodies due to frequent use of air conditioners. Soaking feet in water boiled with mugwort leaves after delivery can dispel wind and dampness.

2. Washing your hair and taking a bath: New mothers are most afraid of catching a cold during the confinement period. Washing your hair and taking a bath with mugwort water after delivery can prevent colds. Bathing with mugwort water can remove eczema, kill bacteria and disinfect, and whiten the skin.

Therefore, it is okay to take a bath with mugwort water during the confinement period. New mothers should pay attention to controlling the amount, temperature and time of the bath water, dry the body in time after bathing, and wear warm clothes.

2. Precautions for using mugwort during confinement

1. Although using mugwort during confinement has many benefits, it is not suitable for every mother. New mothers should not use mugwort if they have yin deficiency and blood heat, dry blood generating heat, or yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire.

2. Some mothers may be allergic to mugwort. If the skin becomes red, swollen and itchy after soaking your feet in mugwort water, you should strictly avoid using mugwort again. If a new mother is not sure whether she is allergic, she can try using a small amount of moxa water.

3. The dosage of mugwort should be controlled. If mothers want to use it for foot soaking, prepare 30-50 grams of mugwort, add 1500 ml of water, boil it and let it cool. When the water temperature drops to 45℃, you can soak your feet. The soaking time is 15-30 minutes, and the frequency can be 2-3 times a week.

Note: New mothers who are in confinement cannot take a bath or wash their hair in the first few days, but can wipe their bodies with mugwort water. One week after delivery, you can soak your feet in mugwort water. After the second week after delivery, you can take a shower with mugwort water.