It is not recommended to eat persimmons during the puerperium, because mothers are deficient and stagnant after delivery, so their diet should be mild and tonifying, avoiding cold, cold foods and eating less sour and astringent foods. Persimmon is cold and astringent, and after eating it, it will cause coldness in the spleen and stomach, resulting in reduced milk secretion and cold stagnation. Eating persimmons after childbirth may lead to poor maternal qi and blood flow, which is not conducive to the discharge of maternal dew. Persimmons contain tannic acid, and if eaten on an empty stomach, they may react with stomach acid to cause gastric stones, and also cause indigestion, vomiting and dizziness. Therefore, during the puerperium, in order to have sufficient milk secretion, it is recommended that mothers eat more soups, foods rich in high quality protein, fresh vegetables, get enough sleep and be in a happy mood.