Q Are there specific foods that help restore qi and blood during postpartum wind treatment?
A High-quality protein (eggs, chicken, tofu, fish) and iron-rich foods (spinach, beef, black beans) help replenish qi and blood. Warm soup dishes and warming ingredients such as mugwort, jujube, and ginger have also traditionally been used for postpartum recovery.
Detailed Answer
After childbirth, the priority is to replenish the blood and protein lost during delivery. Iron-rich foods such as beef, spinach, and black beans; protein-rich foods such as eggs, chicken, fish, and tofu; and warm soup dishes are basic recommended foods. Overly greasy or hard-to-digest foods only increase the digestive burden. Dairy products, fruits, and vegetables should also be eaten in balance.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At a Korean medicine clinic, warming ingredients that heat the core of the body, such as jujube, ginger, and mugwort, are actively used for postpartum recovery. When warm foods are combined with postpartum tonic herbs in the Samul-tang family, the replenishment of qi and blood proceeds more quickly. Since digestive strength is also weak in a depleted postpartum body, it is better to eat small amounts frequently.
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