25/08/2025
The 3 Pillars of TCM Confinement are essential principles rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support a new mother’s recovery after childbirth. Here's what they are and why they matter:
🌿 1. Nourishing Foods & Herbal Soups
Why it matters: Childbirth depletes a mother’s Qi (vital energy) and blood. Herbal soups and tonics help to replenish strength, promote healing, and boost milk production. Ingredients like red dates, dang gui, and black chicken are commonly used.
🔥 2. Rest & Warmth
Why it matters: In TCM, the postpartum body is especially vulnerable to “wind” and cold entering the system. Adequate rest and keeping warm protect the organs, prevent future aches, and allow internal balance to be restored.
🛁 3. Herbal Baths
Why it matters: After delivery, mothers often experience poor circulation and dampness in the body. Herbal baths with warming herbs like mugwort or ginger help to stimulate circulation, expel toxins, and improve overall well-being—without needing to shower in cold water.
Together, these three pillars form a holistic approach to confinement, blending nourishment, rest, and care to help mothers recover fully and prevent long-term health issues.
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