Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to ask if I can take Chinese herbal medicine for milk production, such as tongcao (Asarum), pangshangjia (Manis crassicaudata), qingpi (Cortex magnoliae officinalis), loulu (Inula), danggui (Angelica sinensis), and wangbuluxing (Carpesium). My milk supply is not very abundant. Will this herbal medicine have any side effects on milk quality, or will it affect the baby? I have been postpartum for over two months now. Thank you, doctor.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to answer your question for you: Based on your description, the analysis is as follows. Generally speaking, if you are not breastfeeding, your breasts will not secrete milk. If milk is secreted, it is considered a symptom of a disease. For example, hyperprolactinemia. It is recommended not to take oral medication to make the breasts secrete milk, as this can lead to the occurrence of endocrine disorders in the body. This can be harmful to your health.