Lemongrass (香茅) or cymbopogon, is commonly used as confinement bathing herbs or as ingredient for food. It helps to expel wind, remove dampness, disperse swelling and alleviate pain. As such, lemongrass is mainly used for treating diarrhea, rheumatism, swelling,...
Confinement herbs list and ingredients for herbal soup, daily meals are some of the important items that families should research early before confinement. Commonly used herbs for confinement are astragalus, eucommia bark, dang shen, dried longan, red dates, black...
Confinement herbal bath is traditionally used by Asian Chinese women after childbirth such as in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong. Based on traditional formula, the herbal bath is not only suitable for women during their confinement or postpartum month...
Chuan Xiong (川芎) or Lovage Root is best known for its use in traditional Chinese medicine. Chuan Xiong tastes acrid, is warm in nature and commonly used by confinement nanny to make soup. The Chinese TCM herb has properties to promote Qi and blood circulation, expels...
Chinese Angelica Root (当归) or Dang Gui, is an important TCM herb for women as it helps to regulate menstruation and ease pains. The Chinese Angelica Root soothes intestines, nourish and tonify blood. Commonly used for confinement after childbirth as ingredient for...
Solomon’s Seal (玉竹), also known as Yu Zhu, is commonly consumed as herb and as food. Solomon’s Seal tastes sweet and is mildly cold in nature. Yu Zhu has significant effects in nourishing Yin, moistens internal dryness, stimulates saliva secretion and...
