tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27166201.post8046021114708520591..comments2024-03-06T22:33:52.468+08:00Comments on Lews Info (lews-info) (www.lews.info): Breastfeeding, infant jaundice and Chinese herbsJohn J. C. Lewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10041110303891704529noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27166201.post-12741621573889718082011-12-23T20:56:57.717+08:002011-12-23T20:56:57.717+08:00Dear Jennifer,
Da Huang, or Rhubarb, is not stric...Dear Jennifer,<br /><br />Da Huang, or Rhubarb, is not strictly a forbidden herbs for pregnant ladies. 'Suitable' or not it depends on the stages of pregnancy or if that's a need. For early stage of pregnancy, Da huang should not be used for most purposes.<br /><br />Da huang is strong in purging bowel motion. The one that has been treated with ethanol has less purging power and therefore it's better for invigorating blood for cases of blood stasis.<br /><br />Da huang is used, among other purposes, for jaundice especially for the type of phlegm heat. I know some phsicians use it for pregnant ladies in late pregnancy to prevent infantile jaundice. I personally don't do that. <br /><br />I hope your physician knows what he or she is doing for your goodness. And hopefully the dosage involved is of his or her good control and experience.<br /><br />If you've had it for 2 times and things seem normal, it's then usually ok. <br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />John LewJohn J. C. Lewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041110303891704529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27166201.post-11592409890163320252011-12-19T09:43:33.907+08:002011-12-19T09:43:33.907+08:00Dr Lew,
I am in my last month of pregnancy. I we...Dr Lew, <br /><br />I am in my last month of pregnancy. I went to a medical hall two days ago and the sin seh recommended that I take 'da huang' now to prevent my baby from getting jaundice. I have taken two servings of it. However, while browsing through the net today, I learnt from some websites that 'da haung' is not suitable for pregnant ladies. Is it true? Is 'da huang' safe?<br /><br />Jenniferjennvazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08434104302174216591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27166201.post-13327502008717746372010-07-18T18:10:03.655+08:002010-07-18T18:10:03.655+08:00Dear Raylis,
Good day to you.
From your info you...Dear Raylis,<br /><br />Good day to you.<br /><br />From your info you're currently taking the three OTC herbal formulae prescribed by a TCM practitioner, for the purpose of kidney yin deficiency, and currently you're breastfeeding your 10-month-old baby.<br /><br />Many people ask the word "safe" on herbs they're taking. The answer depends on if the diagnosis is right and if the prescription is done according to the right theories.<br /><br />For a "general" reply to your question, the three OTC formulae are rather safe: No 1 is for kidney yin; No 2 is for heart yin; No 3 is for stomach and spleen absorption function.<br /><br />They should be ok for you and your baby. Bear in mind that it's always difficult to do online consultation because it doesn't involve face reading and pulse taking. <br /><br />That's why I gave up the idea of online consultation long ago.<br /><br />I can only share with you some general ideas about natural medicine, hardly anything specific or individually.<br /><br />I'm sorry about the limitation and I wish you and your baby all the best!<br /><br />Regards,<br />John LEWJohn J. C. Lewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041110303891704529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27166201.post-62942504551896097572010-07-14T22:59:34.978+08:002010-07-14T22:59:34.978+08:00Hi Dr. Lew,
I hope you receive this.
I'm nur...Hi Dr. Lew,<br /><br />I hope you receive this.<br /><br />I'm nursing my 10mo baby, and have been prescribed the following for weak yin in kidneys:<br />1) Liu Wei Di Huang Wan<br />2) Tien Wang Pu Hsin Tan<br />3) Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan<br /><br />Are they safe for consumption, and will they affect my baby...?<br /><br />Thank you kindlyraylisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27166201.post-17825608228293060042008-12-15T12:13:00.000+08:002008-12-15T12:13:00.000+08:00Dr Lew, Thank you for your prompt reply & your...Dr Lew,<BR/> <BR/>Thank you for your prompt reply & your thorough explanation. Hope we will be able to read more about Chinese herbs & its usage from your informative blog.<BR/> <BR/>Once again, thanks for replying to my mail.<BR/> <BR/>Best regards,<BR/>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com