Kacip Fatimah
卡西法蒂瑪Labisia pumila (Blume) Fern.-Vill.
Also known as: Kacip Fatimah (Malay), Selusoh Fatimah, Malaysian Ginseng for Women, Pokok Pirih
Properties & Functions
Functions: Tonifies the womb and warms the lower jiao, regulates menstruation, hastens postpartum recovery, supports female vitality
Indications:
- Postpartum weakness and slow uterine involution
- Irregular and painful menstruation
- Low libido and fertility difficulties in women
- Perimenopausal hot flushes and fatigue
- Vaginal laxity and excessive postpartum discharge
- General weakness and poor appetite in women
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Dried whole plant 5-10g, decoct in water for 30-60 minutes. Standardized extract 200-400mg daily. Traditionally used as postpartum bath herb.
Postpartum tonic
Kacip Fatimah 8g, red dates 5 pcs, simmer 45 minutes, drink daily for 30 days
Painful periods with cold womb
Kacip Fatimah 6g, dong quai 6g, ginger 3 slices, decoct
Perimenopausal symptoms
Kacip Fatimah 10g, decoct twice weekly as long-course tonic
Recipes & Preparations
Kacip Fatimah Postpartum Tonic Brew
Traditional Malay confinement drink given to new mothers from the second week postpartum to restore strength and tighten the womb
Servings: Serves 2
Ingredients:
- •Dried Kacip Fatimah whole plant 8g
- •Red dates, pitted, 6 pcs
- •Goji berries 1 tbsp
- •Brown sugar or gula melaka 15g
- •Water 800ml
Instructions:
- 1.Rinse the dried herb and red dates
- 2.Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45 minutes
- 3.Add goji berries in the last 5 minutes
- 4.Stir in brown sugar to taste
- 5.Strain and drink warm once daily, in a 30-day course
Caution
Strictly avoid during pregnancy as it stimulates uterine contraction. Not suitable for those with hormone-sensitive cancers (breast, uterine, ovarian). Discontinue before surgery due to mild estrogenic activity.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Slightly bitter, warm
- Parts Used
- Whole plant, especially roots and leaves
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Dried whole plant 5-10g, decoct in water for 30-60 minutes. Standardized extract 200-400mg daily. Traditionally used as postpartum bath herb.
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