What are the Chinese medicines for postpartum bath

Pregnancy is a very critical period in a woman’s life, and after delivery comes the confinement period. The confinement period is also one of the most important periods, because only by taking good care of yourself after delivery can you avoid the occurrence of many diseases and problems. Some preparations should be made during the confinement period, such as avoiding contact with cold food. Or you should not touch water frequently, and be careful when taking a bath or washing your hair. But what are the Chinese medicines for postpartum bath?

What kinds of Chinese medicine are there in the confinement bath?

1. Peach skin and willow branch recipe

150g peach bark and 250g willow twigs, wash with water, decoct in water, remove the residue and use for bathing.

Usage: First wash off the dust and dirt on your body with clean water, then scrub your whole body with the medicine. If you have sores or boils on your skin, you should soak it for a while before scrubbing it. After washing, wipe it dry. Do not wash it with water.

Efficacy: Perfumes the body to avoid filth, promote blood circulation, and prevent wind and cold.

2. Astragalus and Saposhnikovia Recutita

Take 100g of Astragalus and 50g of Saposhnikovia divaricata, wash them with water, decoct them in water, remove the residue and use them for bathing.

Usage: Same as above.

Efficacy: Strengthens the pores, tightens the skin, prevents wind and cold, and stops sweating. It is most suitable for those who sweat a lot after childbirth.

3. Bamboo Leaf Peach White Skin Recipe

250g bamboo leaves and 150g peach bark, wash with water, decoct in water, remove the residue and use for bathing.

Usage: Same as recipe 1.

Efficacy: Perfumes the body, removes impurities, and promotes blood circulation. It is suitable for treating heat boils and sores and is suitable for people with unhealthy skin.

4. Mugwort and Calamus Recipe

150g of aged mugwort and 100g of calamus, wash with water, decoct in water, remove the residue and use for bathing.

Usage: Same as recipe 1.

Efficacy: Aromatic to avoid filth, detoxify and kill insects, warm the skin, and prevent wind and cold. It is most suitable for treating damp-toxic sores, boils and herpes.

5. Fangfeng ginger recipe

Take 50g of Saposhnikovia divaricata and 50g of ginger, wash with water, decoct in water, remove the residue and use for bathing.

Usage: Same as recipe 1.

Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation, prevents wind and cold, warms the skin, dispels wind and dampness. It is especially suitable for people suffering from wind-cold-dampness, muscle and joint pain.

Should I steam or wash my baby during the confinement period?

The confinement bath itself is not reliable. On the one hand, it is recommended to just take a bath with clean water after giving birth. On the other hand, it is not recommended to take a steam bath at this time. The physical condition is relatively weak for a short period of time after giving birth, and the deficiency of qi and blood is more obvious. Sweat and semen and blood are from the same source. Taking a steam bath for a short period of time will cause symptoms of weakness.