Half a month ago, my family used saffron to make wine. Now we are ready to open it and drink. However, saffron wine is also a medicinal wine, and I am afraid that drinking too much will have side effects. I would like to ask how much saffron wine is appropriate to drink at a time?
How much saffron wine to drink at a time
15-20 milliliters.
It is generally recommended to drink about 15-20 milliliters of saffron wine at a time. You can also adjust the dosage according to your alcohol tolerance, but it is not advisable to drink too much. It is not recommended to exceed 50 milliliters. During the process of making saffron wine, the active ingredients of saffron have been mostly dissolved in alcohol, and its medicinal effect is enhanced by the alcohol. Overdose may be harmful to the body.
What happens if you drink too much saffron wine
1. Mental excitement
Saffron has a strong blood circulation effect, and the medicinal effect of alcohol enhances its physiological activity. Drinking an excessive amount of saffron wine may stimulate the nerves and blood vessels, leading to mental excitement, excessive internal heat, and other discomfort.
2. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Alcohol already has a certain stimulating effect on the stomach and intestines. If you drink too much saffron wine, the stimulating effect will be stronger, which may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal reactions.
What to do if you drink too much saffron wine
1. Drink honey water in moderation
If you have consumed too much saffron wine, you can drink honey water in moderation. It can help dilute the content of saffron wine in the gastrointestinal tract, prevent the worsening of symptoms, and relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
2. Induce vomiting
If you have consumed an excessive amount of saffron wine, you can induce vomiting appropriately to help quickly eliminate the saffron wine from the gastrointestinal tract and prevent the worsening of discomfort.
3. Seek medical attention
If you have consumed an excessive amount of saffron wine and the discomfort symptoms are severe and cannot be resolved on your own, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately for proper treatment such as fluid replacement and hangover relief.
Other precautions when drinking saffron wine
1. Not for treating diseases
Saffron wine only has a health-preserving or adjuvant therapeutic effect and should not be used as a treatment for specific diseases. If you need to treat certain diseases, you should consult a doctor for guidance on drug compatibility and dosage.
2. Avoid drinking on an empty stomach
Drinking saffron wine on an empty stomach is not recommended, as alcohol can irritate the stomach and may be detrimental to the digestive function of the stomach and intestines. It is generally recommended to drink saffron wine after a meal.
Who should not drink saffron wine
1. Hypertensive patients
Alcohol can stimulate blood vessels, causing them to contract and leading to increased blood pressure. Therefore, hypertensive patients should not drink saffron wine.
2. Pregnant women
Saffron can stimulate the smooth muscles of the uterus, causing contractions and possibly leading to miscarriage. Additionally, alcohol is not beneficial for the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should not drink saffron wine.
3. Women during menstruation
The blood circulation-promoting effect of saffron may increase menstrual blood flow in women. Therefore, women during menstruation should not drink saffron wine.
4. Individuals allergic to pollen or alcohol
Saffron contains a large amount of pollen, and individuals with allergies may experience a series of allergic reactions such as itching and red rashes when consuming saffron wine.
5. Patients with gastric or intestinal ulcers and bleeding
The blood circulation-promoting effect of saffron and alcohol can stimulate the stomach and intestines, possibly causing ulcer rupture and bleeding, or increasing bleeding, even posing a risk of severe bleeding.
