Can I drink Xiao Chai Hu granules while breastfeeding?

Women are able to drink Xiao Chai Hu granules under the guidance of a doctor during breastfeeding. Xiao Chai Hu Granules is composed of Chai Hu, Jiang Han Xia, Scutellaria, Radix Codonopsis, Licorice, Ginger and Jujube, etc. It is used for external diseases, evil offenses against Shao Yang, symptoms of cold and heat, bitter fullness in the chest and ribs, loss of appetite, irritability and vomiting, bitter and dry mouth and throat. The effect of the drug is not to affect milk secretion, the quality of milk or to have adverse effects on the baby. However, it should be noted that no tonic Chinese medicine should be taken at the same time. Patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. should take it under the guidance of a doctor. Patients with fever over 38.5℃ should go to the hospital and consider whether to take it under the doctor’s diagnosis and treatment. Patients whose symptoms are not relieved after 3 days of taking the medicine should go to the hospital for consultation.