Tianma is a common nourishing herb that is rich in nutrients and can be used to treat headaches, dizziness, and numbness. Can breastfeeding mothers eat Tianma stewed chicken?
Can breastfeeding mothers eat Tianma stewed chicken?
Moderate consumption is allowed.
Tianma has a neutral nature and a sweet taste. It has the effects of calming wind, stopping spasms, regulating liver function, and promoting blood circulation. Tianma stewed chicken contains amino acids, proteins, vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and other trace elements. Not only is it delicious and nutritious, but it can also relieve symptoms such as headaches and dizziness. Moderate consumption by postpartum women can not only supplement various nutrients but also alleviate fatigue and improve sleep quality.
Does eating Tianma stewed chicken reduce milk supply?
In general, spicy, stimulating, and excessively acidic foods can reduce milk supply. Common foods known to reduce milk supply include leeks, malt, hawthorn, Sichuan pepper, and garlic. Tianma mainly functions to calm wind and stop spasms and does not reduce milk supply when consumed in moderate amounts.
Precautions for breastfeeding mothers when consuming Tianma
1. Do not consume blindly.
Although Tianma has high medicinal value, it contains a large amount of trace elements and has certain toxic side effects. If postpartum women do not have any discomfort, there is no need to consume Tianma, or they should consume it under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Do not consume excessively.
Consuming more than 40 grams of Tianma may cause poisoning reactions. Breastfeeding women should not consume excessive amounts of Tianma to avoid discomfort and potential impact on their babies. The recommended dosage of Tianma is 3-9 grams.
3. Avoid prolonged decoction of Tianma.
Tianma contains active ingredients such as gastrodin and gastrodigenin, which are not suitable for prolonged boiling as it can destroy these active ingredients and reduce the medicinal effect.
Who should avoid consuming Tianma during lactation?
1. Individuals prone to allergies.
Some people may experience allergic reactions after consuming Tianma. If symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, or nausea occur after consuming Tianma, it should be stopped immediately. For more severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention.
2. Individuals with blood deficiency and yin deficiency.
Tianma is a herb that dispels wind and dampness. It is not suitable for individuals with insufficient body fluids, blood deficiency, or yin deficiency.
How to consume Tianma during lactation?
Tianma and Red Date Stewed Chicken
Ingredients
Half a chicken, 10 grams of Tianma, 10 red dates, 20 wolfberries, 1 piece of ginger, 5 pieces of Sichuan pepper.
Instructions
1. Wash the chicken and cut it into pieces. Wash the Tianma and cut it into slices. Wash the red dates and wolfberries. Slice the ginger and set aside.
2. Boil a pot of water and blanch the chicken until it changes color, then remove it.
3. Put the blanched chicken in a clay pot, pour in enough cold water, and add the ginger slices and Sichuan pepper.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat. Add Tianma, red dates, and wolfberries. Cover and simmer for at least 2 hours. Add salt to taste.
Tianma, Lily, and Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients
Tianma, pork ribs, lily, ginger, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, salt.
Instructions
1. Soak the Tianma briefly. Wash the pork ribs and put them in a clay pot. Add cold water and bring to a boil.
2. Add a few drops of vinegar (this helps to extract the calcium from the bones) and a few slices of ginger (to remove any unpleasant odor).
3. Add Tianma and simmer on low heat for half an hour. Add lily and bring to a boil. Season with chicken essence.
