Cordyceps is a relatively common medicinal herb that can help to relieve cough and dissolve phlegm. It is also a common household medicine. So, can cordyceps be consumed during lactation?
Can cordyceps be consumed during lactation?
It can be consumed in moderation.
Cordyceps is a fine powder made from the grinding of cordyceps. It has a sweet taste and a cool nature. It has the effects of nourishing the lungs, relieving cough, dissolving phlegm, and relieving asthma. It can be used to treat cough caused by external wind-heat, dry cough, yin deficiency cough, and cough due to deficiency and fatigue. If lactating women have a cough caused by heat, they can also consume cordyceps in moderation. However, it is recommended to consult a doctor before taking medication.
Does cordyceps affect lactation?
It does not affect lactation.
Cordyceps itself does not have the effect of reducing lactation. However, due to its sweet and cool nature, excessive consumption or consumption by lactating women with a cold nature may reduce milk secretion or cause difficulty in milk discharge, leading to breast engorgement. Therefore, lactating women should pay attention to the dosage of cordyceps.
Dosage of cordyceps during lactation
3-9 grams.
The usual dosage of cordyceps is 3-9 grams. For general cough symptoms, a dosage of about 3-5 grams is usually sufficient. Excessive consumption is not recommended because lactating women have special conditions. Cordyceps, with its sweet and cool nature, may affect milk secretion or cause a series of gastrointestinal reactions such as stomach discomfort, loose stools, and diarrhea.
What should be noted when consuming cordyceps during lactation?
1. Not suitable for those with cold cough
Lactating women should pay attention to differentiate their symptoms when consuming cordyceps. If they have cough symptoms caused by wind-cold, it is not suitable to consume cordyceps. Otherwise, it may not only fail to relieve symptoms, but also worsen symptoms such as cough and coughing up thin white phlegm.
2. Not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold
If lactating women have symptoms of spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, they should not consume cordyceps. Because cordyceps has a sweet and cool nature, consuming it may exacerbate symptoms such as cold hands and feet, thin stools, and indigestion in those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.
How to consume cordyceps?
Cordyceps powder drink
Instructions:
1. Crush about 3 grams of cordyceps into a fine powder.
2. Put the cordyceps powder into a cup and add a suitable amount of warm water. Stir well.
3. Add honey and stir. Drink it.
Cordyceps stewed with snow pear
Ingredients: 3 grams of cordyceps, 1 snow pear, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Wash the snow pear and cut it into pieces.
2. Put the cut snow pear into a pot and soak it in an appropriate amount of water for about 10 minutes.
3. Add the cordyceps powder and stir well. Soak for about 5 minutes.
4. Add rock sugar and bring it to a boil over high heat.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. Pour out the stew and let it cool slightly before consuming.
