Can you take Chinese herbs while breastfeeding?

Generally speaking, Chinese medicine can be taken during breastfeeding, but it needs to be used under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner. Because breastfeeding women need to breastfeed, some of the drug ingredients can enter the baby’s body from the milk, so breastfeeding women need to pay extra attention to the use of drugs. If a breastfeeding woman is not feeling well and wants to regulate her health through Chinese medicine, she can do so. However, it is necessary to let the Chinese medicine practitioner to identify the symptoms before prescribing the medication. Postpartum women are physically weak and may suffer from insufficient qi and blood, such as poor spirit, fatigue, chest tightness and shortness of breath, and lack of strength in speech. You can use some medicines to replenish qi and blood under doctor’s guidance, such as Ba Zhen Wan and Shiquan Da Zhen Wan. Note that it is forbidden for those who are allergic to Bazhen Pill and its ingredients. Breastfeeding women need to use medication under the guidance of a doctor, not self-medication.