Elan x The Herborium Lactation Soup
Accordingly to TCM principles, our Blood that carries Qi is the foundation of breast milk. Our Lactation Soup blend 通草下奶汤 (Tōng cǎo xià nǎi tang) has been curated with blood and Qi building herbs to promote blood flow circulation that is essential in supporting the breasts to function well in their new role.
Commonly used to promote lactation, the rice paper pith herb is combined with 8 other healing herbs to boosts your body’s Qi that is significantly depleted postpartum. Recommend consuming to help revitalise your body’s needs in establishing a nutritious milk supply or a lactation boost.
Indications
Only suitable during postpartum.
Ingredients
Nature: warming
RICE PAPER PITH (Tong Cao) – promotes lactation, urination and drains damp heat
ASTRAGALUS ROOT (Bei Qi) - strengthens Qi energy & spleen, powerful immunity booster
CODONOPSIS (Dang Shen) - strengthen the spleen & stomach, replenishes Qi energy
CHINESE ANGELICA ROOT (Dang Gui) - nourishes blood
GOJI BERRIES (Gou Zi Qi) - strengthens the kidney & nourishes the liver, boosts eye health
CHINESE YAM (Huai Shan) – nourishes the spleen & lungs
RED DATES (Hong Zao) - strengthens Qi energy & spleen, nourishes the blood & calms the spirit
DRIED LONGAN (Gui Yuan Rou) - nourishes the heart, blood & spleen, calms the spirit
FOX GLOVE ROOT (Shu Di Huang) - nourishes Yin & blood
Recipe
Herbal flavour strength: moderate
Enjoy this warm soup throughout the day. This blend will give you 1.5L - 2L depending on your preferred concentration.
Just add ginger and water all into a pot and let the aroma fill your house with comfort.
Recommended cooking instructions can be found here.
Notes
Each blend is ~ 128g
Our herbal blends have been curated & balanced by a qualified & experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, not only for their healing benefits, but also flavour.
Key healing benefits are based on TCM principles.
Consult with your TCM practitioner if pregnant, taking medications or suffering from a serious health condition before consumption.
Due to the nature of natural herbs, there may be slight variations in colour & taste with each batch, but never in the quality.
These statements have not been evaluated by the TGA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Paper is FSC grade paper and is recyclable. Outer pouches, 25mm round stickers, and metal eyelet are recyclable. Cellulose bags found inside are biodegradable and compostable.