Patient's question:
I am a 24-year-old woman, and I have been breastfeeding my child since birth. My milk supply was already not very abundant, so I pay close attention to my diet to avoid milk regression. Therefore, I would like to know if drinking dried tangerine peel water during breastfeeding can lead to milk regression.Doctor's answer:
The dried tangerine peel has the functions of regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, drying dampness, and cooling blood. The outer surface of the dried tangerine peel is orange-red or reddish-brown, with fine wrinkles and sunken, dot-like oil glands; the inner surface is light yellowish-white, rough, and attached with yellowish-white or yellowish-brown fibrous vascular bundles. It is slightly hard and brittle. It has a fragrant aroma and a pungent, bitter taste. Decoction of dried tangerine peel has the effect of inhibiting lactation. It is recommended that you maintain a regular schedule in daily life, eat light, soft, and easily digestible foods, and drink plenty of warm water.