Angelica sinensis and Astragalus membranaceus can be taken during lactation, and the amount of milk has a great relationship with the amount of qi and blood, so supplementing qi and blood is of great benefit to lactation. Astragalus membranaceus has the functions of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, rising yang and lifting depression, benefiting stomach and consolidating exterior, promoting diuresis and detumescence, supporting toxin and promoting granulation. Angelica sinensis has the functions of enriching blood, regulating menstruation, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, and relaxing bowels. Taken together, they have the effects of invigorating qi and enriching blood. You can choose Angelica and Astragalus to stew chicken or cook porridge, or make tea every day.
You need to be careful when eating angelica during lactation. Angelica has the effect of promoting blood circulation. If postpartum lochia is not clean, eating it may lead to endless dripping. Although most drugs are excreted from the urine through the kidneys, many drugs can also be excreted from the milk. Although there are many barriers in the human body that can prevent some drugs from entering the milk, some drugs can't enter the milk or less, and some of them are similar to those in the blood, or even higher than the drug concentration in the blood. Such food will cause damage to the baby. Moreover, during lactation, women can't choose some drugs and alcohol, otherwise it will directly threaten the baby's body and cause some abnormalities in the baby's body.
During the lactation period, Chinese traditional medicines such as Angelica sinensis and Astragalus membranaceus can be used as seasoning for stewing soup, but it is not recommended to boil water directly. Because these are all Chinese herbal medicines, Chinese herbal medicines also have toxic and side effects. If you drink them directly, it may cause the mother or the baby to get angry and affect the growth and development of the baby.