CAUTION: Do not consume during pregnancy or if you have menstrual cycles shorter than 28 days.
Just as turkey is to Thanksgiving and cake is to birthdays, this essential TCM herbal soup is for new mothers, whether it is your first or your fourth.
A staple across many Asian cultures, this soup has been used for generations to help mothers recover, rebuild, and restore after birth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these herbs are known to support blood building, replenishment, and immunity, offering deep nourishment during a time of depletion.
At FAMMá, we created an Essential Postpartum Recovery Herbal Soup Kit using thoughtfully selected herbs traditionally used for thousands of years. Simply add a whole chicken and simmer to create a rich, restorative broth when it is needed most.
Includes
Dong Quai (Lady Ginseng), Chinese Yam, Shiitake, Jujube*, Codonopsis, Goji Berries*
*denotes organic
Each herbal packet makes about 8 servings when prepared with a whole, raw chicken.
At approximately $5 to $7 per serving, including your own chicken, this is an affordable way to create a deeply nourishing meal at home. We recommend using chicken from local rancher when possible, or pasture raised organic as a second option.
Suggested Use for Postpartum Recovery
For the first 5 weeks postpartum:
• Enjoy 1 herbal packet per week to gently nourish and rebuild
• About 5 packets total
For C-section or more intensive recoveries, especially when the body has experienced greater depletion or blood loss:
• Week 1: 3 servings daily
• Week 2: 2 servings daily
• Weeks 3 to 6: 1 serving daily
• Weeks 7 to 8: 1 serving every other day
• About 8 herbal packets total
Made to support the mother through each stage of healing, with warmth, nourishment, and care.
Suggested Use for Women’s Health Maintenance
(Not recommended for women with cycles shorter than 28 days)
• Best suited for irregular, missing, or longer cycles
• Supportive during perimenopause and menopause
• Enjoy 1 herbal packet per month to gently nourish and rebuild
• Use consistently as part of a long-term nourishment routine
Cooking Instructions
• Add herbal packet (set goji berries aside) and a whole, raw chicken (3 to 4 lbs) to a large pot (at least 8 quarts). Include neck, feet, and organs if available.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes
• Remove only the chicken and let cool
• Refill pot that has remaining herbs with filtered water to about 7 quarts and simmer an additional 15 minutes
• Shred chicken and set aside
To Serve
• Add shredded chicken, shiitake, jujube, and a few goji berries to a serving bowl
• Note: jujubes contain seeds
Serving Notes
• Traditionally not seasoned. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired
• The broth is naturally earthy with a subtle sweetness
Storage
• Remove and discard remaining herbs (dong quai, codonopsis, Chinese yam) before storing
• Soup should include broth, chicken, shiitake, jujube, and goji berries
• Keeps up to 5 days in the fridge or can be frozen in portions
• Reheat to a boil before serving
Simple. Traditional. Made to nourish the mother when she needs it most.
