Postpartum, Health Concerns

Postpartum is a comprehensive herbal formula designed by Dr. Jake Fratkin, built on the foundation of Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction), the classic formula for tonifying Qi and blood. This specialized formula supports postpartum recovery by nourishing essential substances depleted during childbirth while promoting healthy uterine function and circulation.

TCM Actions

• Tonify spleen qi
• Invigorate blood and dispels stasis
• Tonify blood
• Stop deficiency bleeding
• Nourish jing (kidney essence)
• Stop pain

Clinical Applications

• Supports recovery from postpartum fatigue
• Supports healthy menstrual function with cold signs
• Supports postpartum and post-surgical recovery
• Supports healthy energy levels after childbirth or surgery
• Supports healthy menstrual timing when delayed due to deficiency
• Supports healthy uterine function
• Supports comfort during menstrual periods
• Traditionally used to address patterns associated with Qi and blood deficiency
• Traditionally used to address patterns associated with blood stasis

Ingredients

• Ginseng root ren shen
• Astragalus root huang qi
• Rehmannia (cooked) root shu di huang
• Salvia root dan shen
• Poria sclerotium fu ling
• Leonurus herb yi mu cao
• Tang Kuei root dang gui
• White Peony root bai shao
• Ho-shou-wu root he shou wu
• White Atractylodes rhizome bai zhu
• Ligusticum root chuan xiong
• Gelatinum e jiao
• Crataegus fruit shan zha
• Rubia root qian cao gen
• Citrus peel chen pi
• Artemisia flower ai ye
• Licorice root gan cao

Recommended Dosage

Internal: 3 tablets, TID, between meals
270 capsules, 750 mg, 30 day supply

Cautions

Contraindications:
1. Heavy bleeding
2. Deficiency heat syndrome, with night sweating, hot soles and palms