From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the "postpartum period" is not just about rest but a critical window for readjusting the body’s constitution. Women consume a large amount of qi and blood from pregnancy to childbirth, leaving the body in a state of "deficiency and stasis"—both weak and congested. With proper care, not only can vitality be restored, but the constitution may even improve beyond pre-pregnancy levels; otherwise, long-term fatigue, cold sensitivity, and susceptibility to illness—known as "postpartum ailments"—may develop.
🌿 Great Mountain Ginseng health advice: How to properly use supplements during the postpartum period?
1️⃣ Tonify Qi and Nourish Blood: Restore the Body’s Foundation
Childbirth consumes a large amount of qi and blood, so the most important thing postpartum is to "tonify," but it should be done gently and progressively.
🥇 Weeks 1–2: Focus on Removing Stasis
In the early postpartum stage, the principle is to "activate blood circulation, remove stasis, promote lochia discharge, and warm tonify without stagnation." The following mild ingredients are recommended:
🌿 Basic Conditioning (Safe First Choice)
Fresh ginger: warms the middle, disperses cold, promotes blood circulation
Red dates: tonify the middle and boost qi, help restore strength
Longan (dried longan pulp): warm tonify heart and spleen (use sparingly)
👉 Suitable for boiling into water or adding to daily soups
🌿 Activate Blood and Remove Stasis (Key)
Angelica (use sparingly): activates and nourishes blood, helps discharge lochia
Chuanxiong: promotes blood circulation, reduces stasis
Motherwort: traditionally used for postpartum stasis removal
👉 ⚠️ Use mild doses or choose pre-formulated tonic soup packs for safety
🌿 Gentle Qi Tonics
Codonopsis: tonifies qi without dryness, suitable for early stage
Astragalus (use sparingly): helps recover qi deficiency (avoid excessive use)
👉 A "transitional choice" before Canadian Ginseng; traditional views suggest Canadian Ginseng may affect lochia discharge or lactation, so use cautiously
2️⃣ Avoid Cold and Dampness: Protect the Spleen, Stomach, and Qi-Blood Production
The body is weak postpartum and easily affected by cold.
🥈 Weeks 2–4: Begin Warm Tonification of Qi and Blood
As the body gradually stabilizes, you can start adding:
✔ Great Mountain Ginseng｜Canadian Ginseng Slices
Tonify qi and nourish yin (mild and non-drying)
Suitable for postpartum qi deficiency and fatigue
Helps restore strength and spirit
👉 Compared to red ginseng, Canadian Ginseng is milder and better suited for modern constitutions
✔ Great Mountain Ginseng｜Health Canadian Ginseng Tea Bags
Convenient daily qi tonic
Mild and non-drying, suitable for breastfeeding mothers
3️⃣ Moderate Supplementation
🥉 After Week 4: Comprehensive Constitution Conditioning
In the later recovery stage, you can gradually combine:
✔ Great Mountain Ginseng｜Fish Maw Series
Collagen supplementation
Helps repair tissues and qi-blood
✔ Great Mountain Ginseng｜Angelica / Blood-Nourishing Herbs
Regulate menstruation and nourish blood
Improve postpartum weakness
👉 Recommended to tailor combinations based on individual constitution for best results
🍲 Dietary Recommendations During Postpartum
✔ Eat small, frequent meals (5–6 times daily)
✔ Focus on warm, easily digestible foods
✔ Nourishing soups (but not too oily)
❌ Avoid:
Raw and cold fruits
Cold drinks
Excessively salty or oily foods
👉 Core principles: warm, soft, nourishing, and easily absorbed
💬 Conclusion: Postpartum care is not just 30 days, but affects 30 years
Many treat postpartum care as a short-term task, but in fact:
👉 It is a window of opportunity to rebuild constitution
Choose the right methods and products,
not just to recover, but to upgrade.