Ginger water; ginger and red date water (生薑紅棗水)

What the tradition says

The tradition holds that this is 暖身活血，幫助子宮收縮並防止產後受寒. The claim that it helps the uterus contract has no clinical evidence located.

Ingredientsserves 1

Also cooked then

Five reds soup, red-skin peanut, red date, adzuki bean, goji and brown sugar (also 五紅粥)Chinese yam and pork rib soup (淮山排骨湯)Dripped chicken essence

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