Postpartum wind can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Commonly used formulas include angelica, astragalus, and chuanxiong. Combining these with acupuncture and moxibustion yields better results. Postpartum wind is mostly caused by postpartum qi and blood deficiency and invasion of wind, cold, and dampness. It is necessary to replenish qi and blood and dispel wind and cold.
1. Angelica Blood-Nourishing Decoction: Angelica sinensis, Astragalus membranaceus, Paeonia lactiflora, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Rehmannia glutinosa, etc., have the effects of nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. It is suitable for postpartum qi and blood deficiency, joint pain and fatigue caused by wind-cold invasion. One dose per day, decocted in water and taken for 7-10 consecutive days.
2. Angelica and Loranthus Decoction: This decoction contains Angelica pubescens, Loranthus parasiticus, Gentiana macrophylla, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, tonifying the liver and kidneys, and strengthening muscles and bones. It is suitable for postpartum symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, and joint pain caused by wind-cold-dampness invasion. One dose per day, decocted in water, is taken for 7-10 consecutive days.
3. Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan (Artemisia and Cyperus Warm Uterus Pill): Ingredients include Artemisia argyi, Cyperus rotundus, Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, and Paeonia lactiflora. It has the effects of warming the meridians and dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation. It is suitable for postpartum abdominal pain and irregular menstruation caused by cold and dampness stagnation. One dose per day, decocted in water, taken continuously for 7-10 days.
4. Acupuncture treatment: Acupuncture points such as Zusanli, Guanyuan, and Shenshu can be selected. These points have the effects of replenishing qi and blood, warming the meridians and dispelling cold. Acupuncture can be performed 2-3 times a week for 4-6 consecutive weeks.
5. Moxibustion therapy: Moxibustion points can be selected such as Shenque, Guanyuan, and Mingmen. It has the effects of warming the meridians and dispelling cold, replenishing qi and nourishing blood. It is performed 2-3 times a week for 4-6 consecutive weeks.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for postpartum wind should be based on individual conditions and differentiated according to syndrome differentiation. It is recommended to carry out treatment under the guidance of a professional TCM doctor. At the same time, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid fatigue, and maintain good living habits, which will help accelerate recovery.