American ginseng and lean pork soup

What the tradition says

Practitioners state that this is 補氣養陰、生津.

After a caesarean

No entry-specific caesarean rule is published. The general stage-3 rule applies: 剖腹產的婦女甚至需待二十天後才可進補. Panax quinquefolius reduces INR, which matters for a woman on warfarin, and post-caesarean anticoagulation is common in Australia.

Ingredientsone pot, serves 4

Method

1. Bring to the boil, then low heat 1 to 1.5 hours.

Also cooked then

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Information only. This page records a food tradition and is not medical advice. Recovery differs for everyone. If you are breastfeeding, recovering from a caesarean, taking medication, or feeling unwell, speak to your doctor, midwife or a registered practitioner first. Full statement