I recently gave birth to my baby, and I found a box of kudzu root powder at home today. I want to make a drink with it, but my body condition is special at the moment, and I am a little worried. Can postpartum women eat kudzu root powder?
Can postpartum women eat kudzu root powder?
It is recommended to eat less or not at all.
Kudzu root powder is sweet in taste and cool in nature. It enters the stomach meridian and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving fever and restlessness, and generating body fluids and relieving thirst. It can help relieve internal heat and soothe the liver and stomach. Postpartum women are generally weak due to just giving birth, and the cool nature of kudzu root powder may stimulate the intestines and stomach, causing discomfort in the digestive system. Moreover, the cool nature of kudzu root powder may be transmitted to the baby through breast milk, causing diarrhea or loose stools. Therefore, it is recommended that postpartum women eat less or not eat kudzu root powder, and wait until the body has recovered or after breastfeeding to take it.
What to do if postpartum women eat too much kudzu root powder
1. Stop taking kudzu root powder
If postpartum women have eaten too much kudzu root powder but have no obvious discomfort, they can stop taking it and closely observe their own and the baby's physical condition.
2. Suspend breastfeeding
If postpartum women experience symptoms such as diarrhea or abdominal pain after taking kudzu root powder, it is recommended to suspend breastfeeding until the body fully recovers before resuming breastfeeding to avoid affecting the baby's gastrointestinal health.
3. Seek medical attention
If postpartum women experience more obvious symptoms such as diarrhea or abdominal pain after taking kudzu root powder, or if other discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and have a detailed examination of their own and the baby's physical condition.
Who should not eat kudzu root powder
1. People with weak constitution and cold stomach should not take it
Kudzu root powder has a cold nature. People with weak constitution and cold stomach who take kudzu root powder may stimulate the already weak intestines and stomach, aggravating symptoms such as loose stools and diarrhea.
2. People with low blood pressure and low blood sugar
Kudzu root powder contains puerarin, which has the function of lowering blood pressure and blood sugar. To avoid discomfort caused by a decrease in blood pressure or blood sugar levels, it is recommended that people with low blood pressure or blood sugar eat less kudzu root powder.
3. Pregnant women
Pregnant women should eat less kudzu root powder. The cool nature of kudzu root powder may cause discomfort in the intestines and stomach of pregnant women and may affect their own health and the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women eat less kudzu root powder.
What to pay attention to when eating kudzu root powder
1. Do not take too much
Kudzu root powder is a starch food. Taking too much of it may be difficult for the intestines and stomach to digest. Moreover, the cool nature of kudzu root powder may easily stimulate the intestines and stomach, causing discomfort such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. Therefore, it is generally recommended to take about 10-30 grams of kudzu root powder at a time.
2. Do not take on an empty stomach
Kudzu root powder has a cool nature and has a certain stimulating effect on the intestines and stomach. Taking it on an empty stomach may cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
3. Do not consume with other stimulating foods
Such as cigarettes, alcohol, fried foods, coffee, etc. Eating these stimulating foods after taking kudzu root powder may affect the effectiveness of kudzu root powder.
What should postpartum women pay attention to in their diet
1. Comprehensive nutrition
Lactating women should pay attention to ensuring nutrition and try not to be picky eaters. Eating more foods rich in protein, calcium, and iron can help the body recover after childbirth and ensure sufficient nutrition in breast milk.
2. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods
Such as garlic, onion, pepper, alcoholic beverages, coffee, etc. These foods not only easily stimulate the intestines and stomach of lactating women, possibly causing discomfort, but may also change the taste of breast milk and affect its quality, which is not conducive to the growth and development of the baby.
3. Reduce salt and MSG intake
Excessive salt intake can increase the burden on the body of lactating women and is not conducive to their physical recovery. MSG may combine with zinc in the baby's body, causing zinc deficiency in the baby. Excessive MSG consumption may also affect the baby's intellectual development.
