Tongcao, the dried stem pith of the plant of the family Menispermaceae, is often consumed by breastfeeding women. Some people have heard that Tongcao can enhance breast size. Is this true?
Can Tongcao enhance breast size?
Tongcao does not have a significant effect on enhancing breast size.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, breast enhancement in women is related to the liver and kidneys. It is necessary to comprehensively regulate the body's endocrine function by nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and increasing the secretion of female hormones to achieve the goal of breast enhancement.
Tongcao is a type of traditional Chinese medicine. It has a mild taste and light texture, and it can promote the circulation of meridians, as well as have the effect of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and regulating menstruation to stimulate breast development. It can be used to treat symptoms such as dysuria, short and red urine, and insufficient postpartum milk production. However, it does not have the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening the spleen and stomach, so Tongcao does not have a significant effect on enhancing breast size.
What are the benefits of Tongcao for the breasts?
Promoting the circulation of meridians
Tongcao has a light texture and can promote the circulation of meridians. It can help to clear the meridians in the chest, promote the circulation of qi and blood in the breasts, and provide some auxiliary treatment for symptoms such as breast pain and lumps.
Stimulating milk secretion
Some women may experience a decrease in milk production during the postpartum period or while breastfeeding. Tongcao has the effect of regulating menstruation and stimulating milk secretion. It can be used to treat insufficient milk production and other symptoms caused by blocked milk ducts.
Can women consume Tongcao for a long time?
It is not recommended to consume Tongcao for a long time.
Tongcao has a strong diuretic effect. If taken for a long time, it can increase urine output, burden the kidneys, and affect the normal functioning of the kidneys, which is not conducive to kidney health. Therefore, it is generally recommended to stop taking Tongcao when the symptoms disappear.
How to consume Tongcao?
There are many ways to consume Tongcao, such as boiling it with water, stewing it with soup, or cooking it with porridge. Below are two common methods of consumption.
Tongcao crucian carp soup
Ingredients: 500g crucian carp, 5g Tongcao, cooking wine, ginger slices, salt as needed.
1. Remove the phosphorus and internal organs from the crucian carp and wash it.
2. Put the prepared crucian carp in a pan and fry it briefly with a little oil.
3. Add salt, cooking wine, ginger slices, and water to the pan and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer over medium-low heat until the soup turns milky white.
Pork trotters with Tongcao porridge
Ingredients: 1 pork trotter, 3-5g Tongcao, 100g glutinous rice, 2 scallions.
1. Boil the pork trotters and take the concentrated broth.
2. Boil the Tongcao to extract the juice.
3. Cook the glutinous rice with the pork trotter broth and Tongcao juice.
4. When the porridge is almost cooked, add the chopped scallions and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Take it twice a day.
What should be noted when consuming Tongcao?
1. Do not consume it for a long time
Tongcao is a diuretic herb. If consumed for a long time, it can burden the kidneys and affect their normal functioning. Therefore, it is generally recommended to stop taking Tongcao when the symptoms disappear.
2. Pay attention to the dosage
When consuming Tongcao, it is important to pay attention to the dosage. The recommended dosage of Tongcao is 3-5g. If the dosage is too small, it may not achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Tongcao has a slightly cold nature, and an excessive dosage may cause symptoms such as abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.
3. Pregnant women should use with caution
Tongcao has a slightly cold nature and can promote the circulation of meridians. Pregnant women have a special physique, and taking a large amount of Tongcao during pregnancy may cause miscarriage and affect the growth and development of the fetus.
4. Use with caution for those with deficiency of qi and yin
Tongcao should be used with caution for those with deficiency of qi and yin. Taking Tongcao may further deplete qi and body fluids, leading to increased thirst, shortness of breath, fullness in the epigastric region, pale complexion, fatigue, and dry throat.
5. Use with caution for those with internal cold
Tongcao should be used with caution for those with internal cold, which refers to the invasion of external cold into the body's five organs, resulting in symptoms such as weakness in the limbs, coldness in the limbs, and abdominal pain. Tongcao has a sweet taste and a cold nature. Taking Tongcao may aggravate the accumulation of cold in the body and worsen the discomfort.
Breast enhancement dietary methods
Stewed pork trotters with red dates and peanuts
Ingredients: 1 pork trotter, 15 red dates, 50g peanuts, salt as needed.
1. Wash the pork trotter, cut it into pieces, blanch it briefly, and remove the foam.
2. Wash the red dates and peanuts.
3. Put the red dates, peanuts, and pork trotter into a pot.
4. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer over low heat for 1-2 hours until the pork trotter is tender.
6. Add salt to taste.
Papaya juice
1. Wash the papaya, peel it, and remove the seeds.
2. Cut the papaya into small pieces of 1 cm.
3. Put the papaya pieces into a blender and add a little water.
4. Blend until it becomes a papaya puree.
5. Finally, add a little honey and mix well.
