People who have frequent early periods should eat less spicy food, less meat, and less onions, green onions, and green peppers, and eat more vegetables.
People who always have late periods should eat less cold food and eat more meat. On the first and second days of the menstrual period, it is best to eat ginger-fried chicken liver or pork liver, and consume more blood-enriching foods.
The so-called "early" or "late" is based on the individual's physiological cycle. Regardless of whether it is a 28-day cycle or a 30-day cycle, if the period is more than 5 days early or late, it indicates that there is an imbalance in the body and mind. During the three periods of before, during, and after menstruation, if the diet suitable for the current physical condition is taken, it can regulate various physiological and psychological imbalances in women and is also an opportunity to make the skin smooth and tender.
For those who are irritable, constipated, and have lower back pain before menstruation, it is advisable to consume a large amount of food that promotes intestinal peristalsis and metabolism, such as raw vegetables and tofu, to regulate the body's imbalances.
During menstruation, you can eat animal liver to maintain body heat. At this time, you can eat more sweets, but oily and cold foods should not be consumed in excess.
After menstruation, for those who are prone to dizziness and anemia, they can consume ginger, onions, and spices before menstruation; after menstruation, it is advisable to eat more small fish and meats with more tendons, such as pork belly and beef tripe, to improve appetite and restore physical strength.
Here are some commonly used dietary treatments for menstrual disorders:
1. Black fungus and red jujube tea
30g black fungus, 20 red jujubes, cook the black fungus and red jujubes together in a soup and take it. Once a day, continuously. This tea functions to nourish the middle and replenish qi, and nourish and stop bleeding. It is mainly used for excessive menstruation due to qi deficiency.
2. Fennel wine
15g fennel, 15g tangerine peel, 250g yellow wine. Wash the fennel and tangerine peel, soak them in wine for 3 days, and then drink it. Take 15-30g each time, twice a day. If you cannot tolerate alcohol, you can use vinegar instead. This wine helps to soothe the liver and regulate qi. It is mainly used for irregular menstrual periods, normal menstrual color, but with blockage and discomfort in the breasts and lower abdomen.
3. Strong tea with brown sugar
Take an appropriate amount of tea leaves and brown sugar. Boil a bowl of strong tea, remove the residue, and dissolve the brown sugar in it before drinking. Once a day. This drink helps to clear heat and regulate menstruation. It is mainly used for excessive early menstruation.
4. Hawthorn and brown sugar drink
Take 50g of raw hawthorn flesh and 40g of brown sugar. Boil the hawthorn in water and remove the residue, then mix in the brown sugar and drink it hot. Take it several times for non-pregnant women, and the menstrual blood will naturally flow. This drink helps to invigorate blood and regulate menstruation, and is mainly used for women with menstrual disorders.
