Qiuli paste, also known as snow pear paste, is a traditional medicinal food that originated in the Tang Dynasty. It is mainly made from autumn pears and has excellent lung moisturizing and cough suppressing effects. So, can pregnant women drink Qiuli paste?
Can Pregnant Women Drink Qiuli Paste?
Pregnant women should exercise caution when consuming it.
Qiuli paste is a traditional medicinal food with a sweet taste and a cool nature. It is mainly made from autumn pears and supplemented with other Chinese herbs that moisturize the lungs, suppress coughs, and dissolve phlegm, such as Rehmannia, Pueraria, Ophiopogon, Fritillaria, and Green Walnut. It can be used to treat respiratory diseases caused by heat and dryness, such as lung heat with thirst, dry stool, and persistent cough with blood.
Qiuli paste itself does not have any obvious toxic side effects and can be consumed in moderation by pregnant women. However, because the composition of the Qiuli paste available on the market may vary, and pregnant women have special physical conditions, it cannot be guaranteed that certain medicinal ingredients may have a stimulating effect on the uterus. Therefore, pregnant women should still exercise caution when consuming Qiuli paste and preferably do so under the guidance of a doctor.
What Should Pregnant Women Pay Attention to When Drinking Qiuli Paste?
1. Do not consume excessive amounts
Pregnant women should pay attention to the amount of Qiuli paste they consume. Although it does not have any obvious toxic side effects, its cool nature may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract if consumed in excessive amounts, leading to loose stools and diarrhea. It is generally recommended to consume about 1-2 tablespoons of Qiuli paste.
2. Do not consume it for a prolonged period
Pregnant women should not consume Qiuli paste for a prolonged period. Once the symptoms improve, they should stop consuming it. This is because Qiuli paste has a sweet and cool nature, which may damage the body's Yang energy or affect spleen and stomach function if consumed for a long time.
Who Should Not Drink Qiuli Paste?
1. Those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold
Qiuli paste has a sweet and cool nature, so it is not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold. Consuming Qiuli paste may aggravate symptoms such as pale complexion, cold hands and feet, indigestion, and loose stools associated with spleen deficiency.
2. Those with persistent diarrhea
Qiuli paste has a lubricating and moistening effect on the intestines. Therefore, it is not suitable for those with persistent diarrhea as it may intensify the stimulation of coolness on the spleen and stomach, worsening the symptoms of diarrhea.
3. Those with cough due to wind-cold
People with a cough caused by wind-cold should also avoid drinking Qiuli paste. Qiuli paste is good at treating various types of cough caused by heat and dryness, but it may not relieve discomfort and may even worsen cough and phlegm symptoms caused by a cough due to wind-cold.
4. Those with diabetes
Qiuli paste contains a large amount of sugar, which is easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Therefore, it is best for people with diabetes to consume Qiuli paste sparingly or avoid it altogether to prevent an increase in blood sugar levels.
How to Consume Qiuli Paste?
1. Take 1-2 tablespoons of Qiuli paste and put it into a cup.
2. Add a suitable amount of warm water (adjust according to personal preference).
3. Stir well and drink.
4. It can also be consumed without adding warm water.
5. It can be added to milk or soy milk and consumed.
What is Good for Pregnant Women with Cough?
1. Pear: Snow pears are a very common fruit that is abundant in water content and has a sweet taste. It has the effect of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, making it suitable for treating cough caused by heat.
2. Apple: Apples have a neutral nature and a sweet and sour taste. They are known as respiratory system cleansers and can improve respiratory system and lung function. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, they have the effect of clearing heat, relieving restlessness, and generating body fluids to quench thirst.
3. Tremella fungus: Tremella fungus is not only a food but also a nourishing medicine. It has a sweet and mild nature and is considered beneficial for the spleen and appetite and nourishing yin and moisturizing the lungs.
4. Loquat: Loquat has a sweet and cool nature and has the functions of moisturizing the lungs, dissolving phlegm, and suppressing cough. According to the "Dian Nan Ben Cao" (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine book), loquat is effective for cough with yellow and purulent sputum caused by heat and is suitable for consumption.
