Traditional Chinese Medicine Dad's Diary | Sharing a Secret Recipe for Lactation-Boosting Soup - Crucian Carp and Tetrapanax Papyriferus Soup

As a father who practices Traditional Chinese Medicine, my life has officially entered "superhuman mode" since my second son was born!
Every day is a whirlwind of activity. In the morning, I rush to the clinic to address patients' health issues; in the evening, I return home and transform into a stay-at-home dad, caring for my wife during her postpartum period, helping with breastfeeding, keeping her warm, and reducing swelling. I also find time to manage Joy Lab , providing quality health products to more people. Although life is busy, seeing my wife gradually recover and my baby grow healthily makes all the hard work worthwhile.

During the postpartum period, new mothers need a healthy diet and scientific conditioning to help their bodies recover quickly. As a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, I know that a warm bowl of crucian carp soup can solve a mother's worries:

Insufficient milk supply? Crucian carp has lactation-boosting properties!
Feeling weak? Crucian carp can strengthen the spleen and stomach, and replenish qi and blood!
Edema? Crucian carp has diuretic and swelling-reducing effects!

Below, I'll share my secret recipe for crucian carp and tongcao soup . It's simple to make, nourishing, and helps mothers promote lactation, warm the body, and reduce edema. It's perfect for busy new parents who need to maintain their health!

Crucian carp and tongcao soup recipe

Material:

1 crucian carp
10 grams of Tetrapanax papyriferus
10 grams of ginger
A pinch of salt

practice:

Wash the crucian carp and rinse the tetrapanax papyriferus with clean water.
Pan-fry the crucian carp until both sides are slightly golden brown;
Place the crucian carp, tetrapanax papyriferus, and ginger slices in a pot, and add 1.5-2 liters of water;
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add a pinch of salt to taste and it's ready to enjoy.

Tip:

Tetrapanax papyriferus has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and stimulating lactation, but it is not suitable for pregnant women.
Mothers can add other ingredients, such as red dates, codonopsis, and Chinese yam , depending on their constitution, to enhance the effect of replenishing qi and blood.

MAMA Post Birth Body Care Program

To help more new mothers have a worry-free postpartum recovery period, Joy Lab has launched a professionally designed Postpartum Care Program , providing comprehensive support for postpartum health recovery:

1. Ginger and mugwort bath

Use 2-3 packets of ginger and mugwort, add 2-3 liters of water and bring to a boil.
After washing your hair or taking a shower, rinse your body with ginger and mugwort water; there is no need to rinse with clean water afterwards.

2. Common Problem Self-Help Tea Series

Fafafa Tea : Replenishes blood loss and promotes hair growth.
Dream Tea : Improves sleep quality and makes scheduled breastfeeding easier.
Intestinal-Clearing Tea : Relieves constipation and promotes intestinal health.
Pinkish-red tea : Replenishes blood and energy, maintaining a rosy complexion.
Wan Shou Wu Jiang Tea : Replenishes energy, helps drain water, and restores body shape.

Suggested usage:

Brew daily according to the recommended frequency to replenish necessary nutrients and energy.
Maintain a balanced diet, consuming plenty of high-protein foods, fruits, and vegetables, while avoiding high-oil and high-salt foods.
Moderate exercise and sufficient rest help the body recover faster.

Joy Lab – Your Postpartum Mother's Health Partner

Joy Lab is dedicated to providing new parents with simple and effective ways to maintain their health. Whether it's a secret recipe soup or a professionally designed care plan, we hope to help mothers have an easy postpartum period and stay healthy and happy.