100 g of sesame oil, 250 g of honey, heat over low flame, stir well, take twice a day, 10 g each time, for individuals who have recently given birth and are experiencing constipation.
Postpartum women are prone to constipation due to the loss of blood and fluids during childbirth, which can lead to dry intestines; or because the blood focuses on nourishing the fetus, resulting in reduced bodily fluids and decreased intestinal motility, causing constipation. New mothers often have difficulty with bowel movements, usually without abdominal bloating, and may have a normal appetite but may appear pale or sallow.
To treat this condition, it is advisable to use methods that nourish the blood and moisten dryness, incorporating foods that promote blood health and intestinal lubrication such as sesame seeds, jujube (Chinese date), and walnuts.
Avoid irritating and spicy substances such as chili, garlic, tobacco, and alcohol. It is recommended to consume fiber-rich foods such as various vegetables, including celery.
Some easy-to-apply food remedies:
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30 g each of jujube and black sesame seeds, ground into powder with 100 g of glutinous rice cooked into porridge, consume as desired, once a day, used to treat deficiency of blood and energy.
60 g of glutinous rice washed clean, soaked in water for one hour, drained, 5 g of fresh ginseng cut into small pieces, 120 g of black sesame seeds roasted until fragrant, all placed in a bowl, add water and 200 ml of fresh buffalo (or cow) milk, mix well, grind finely, strain, bring to a boil, slowly pour in the strained mixture, add 6 g of crushed rose petals, stir continuously until it thickens and is cooked. Consume one small bowl each day, used to treat weakness of the body and deficiencies in energy and blood.
200 g of pig large intestine washed clean, cut into pieces, 300 g of wood ear mushrooms soaked in water until expanded, 30 g of sea cucumber soaked until expanded, add water and boil until tender, season with salt and fish sauce, consume, used to treat excess heat from yin deficiency and depleted bodily fluids.
500 g of sweet potato washed clean, peeled, cut into small pieces, add water and sugar, then cook, consume before bedtime, one small bowl each day, used to treat dry intestines and constipation.
500 g of spinach, 250 g of pig blood, cook together every other day or daily once a day, used to treat yin and blood deficiency, dry intestines, and constipation.
