{"title":"Postpartum Recovery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bone-broth-infusion","title":"Mother's Return Broth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Chinese herbal blend in a tea bag. Simmer it into bone broth to warm, restore and nourish new mothers in the weeks after birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese medicine, the weeks after birth are a time to rebuild. This tradition is called \u003cem\u003ezuo yuezi\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"sitting the month.\" Birth uses up a great deal of what Chinese medicine calls qi (energy) and blood. For generations, families have brought new mothers warm, slow-simmered broths to help put it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur blend is built on one of the best-known pairings in Chinese herbal medicine: \u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (astragalus) and Dang Gui (dong quai)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pair is traditionally used to strengthen energy and build blood. We add Dang Shen and Chinese yam to support digestion and appetite. Goji berry, longan fruit and red jujube add nourishment and a naturally sweet taste. Yu Zhu (Solomon's seal) brings gentle moisture for the dryness and depletion many mothers feel after birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything comes in one tea bag. Drop it in the pot, simmer, and lift it out when the broth is done. There's nothing to strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditionally used to support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery and replenishment after childbirth*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy and stamina during the tired early weeks*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishing blood after birth, as understood in Chinese medicine*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy lactation as part of a nourishing postpartum diet*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppetite and digestion*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestful sleep and a settled mind*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlso a good fit for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishment after a demanding stretch, when you feel depleted*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling run down after your period*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-weather nourishment when you feel depleted or tired*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients (1 tea bag, 126 g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuang Qi (astragalus root): 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDang Gui (dong quai root): 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDang Shen (codonopsis root): 9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGou Qi Zi (goji berry): 12 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShan Yao (Chinese yam): 30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYu Zhu, Sheng (Solomon's seal rhizome): 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Yan Rou (longan fruit): 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDa Zao (red jujube): 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimmer 1 tea bag in 2 quarts of ready-made broth for 1 hour. Remove the tea bag, then drink 1 to 2 warm cups a day. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are breastfeeding, talk with your practitioner or healthcare provider before use. Don't use if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou are pregnant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou have a fever, cold or flu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou have diarrhea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour postpartum bleeding is heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou take blood thinners such as warfarin or antiplatelet drugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDong quai can make some people more sensitive to sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 6daaf073-a836-424e-bf65-cf6621ec81d1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shennong Herbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50355442221248,"sku":"MRB1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/4123\/9488\/files\/nightjar_image_Use_2-3_herbs_around_the_product_in_the_description_along_with_an_East_Asian-ins.jpg?v=1792515676"},{"product_id":"sitz-bath","title":"Mother's Comfort Sitz Soak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soothing herbal sitz soak in easy tea bags, made for gentle, comforting care in the weeks after birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first weeks after birth can leave the perineum sore, swollen and tender. Midwives have long recommended a warm sitz bath as one of the simplest ways to feel more comfortable. Adding herbs makes it even more soothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur blend brings together three plants with a long history in Western herbal tradition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfrey leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSymphytum\u003c\/em\u003e) is naturally rich in allantoin and mucilage, two ingredients prized in skin care for their soothing, softening feel. It has been a staple of European herbal skin care for centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUva ursi leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi\u003c\/em\u003e), also called bearberry, is rich in natural tannins. Tannins give it a gentle astringent quality, so the skin feels toned and refreshed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow bark\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSalix\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) contains salicin and tannins, and has long been a classic ingredient in soothing herbal soaks and washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tea bag goes straight into a pot of water, so there's no loose herb mess. One tea bag makes enough for two soaks in a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA soothing, comforting soak in the weeks after birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle cleansing when wiping feels uncomfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA refreshing, toning soak for delicate skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cooling compress when you want extra comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calm, restful moment of self-care during a demanding season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients (per tea bag, 38 g) · 7 tea bags per package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfrey leaf (\u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSymphytum × uplandicum\u003c\/em\u003e): 8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUva Ursi (\u003cem\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi\u003c\/em\u003e): 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillow Bark (\u003cem\u003eSalix\u003c\/em\u003e spp.): 20 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. For use on the genital area only. Do not use for more than 1 week. Use 1 tea bag per day. Simmer 1 tea bag in 1 quart of water for 20 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the liquid cool until warm. Add 1 cup to a warm sitz bath and soak for 20 minutes. Cover the remaining liquid and use 1 more cup for a second soak later the same day. Discard any leftover liquid at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnother way to use it: cooling compress\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor extra cooling relief, soak a clean pad or soft cloth in the cooled brew, then chill it in the refrigerator or freezer. Apply it to the perineum for a soothing compress. Make fresh compresses each day and discard any you don't use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout comfrey and pyrrolizidine alkaloids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfrey leaf naturally contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These plant compounds can harm the liver if swallowed or absorbed into the body in significant amounts. This product is for topical use only. Never drink the liquid or take it by mouth. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product, especially if you have a liver condition or take medications that affect the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor external use only. Do not drink, and do not douche or insert it into the vagina. Avoid contact with the eyes. Don't use if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou are pregnant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou are allergic or sensitive to aspirin or salicylates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou take blood thinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou have broken skin, an open tear, or stitches that haven't healed, unless your healthcare provider approves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for use on children. For use on the genital area only. Do not use for more than 1 week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of infection or open wounds need medical evaluation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop use and contact your healthcare provider if you notice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreasing pain, redness or swelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efoul-smelling discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea wound or stitches that open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: ac1297c7-07de-4daf-b56a-fac3ec57223f --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shennong Herbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50355455754432,"sku":"MCSS1","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/4123\/9488\/files\/nightjar_image_Use_the_herbs_in_the_description_in_a_steaming_bowl_of_salted_water__and_add_a_c.jpg?v=1792515660"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.shennongherbs.health\/collections\/postpartum-recovery.oembed","provider":"Shennong Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}