Ginseng is a common medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It is rich in nutrients and has the ability to nourish qi and yin, tonify the stomach, and generate body fluids. Many people drink ginseng water to relieve fatigue and improve memory. Can drinking ginseng help regulate the menstrual cycle?
Can drinking ginseng help regulate the menstrual cycle?
No, it cannot.
Ginseng is a qi tonic herb that can generate body fluids and moisten the lungs. It is commonly used to treat deficiency of qi and yin, chronic cough due to lung deficiency, dry mouth, and throat. The average menstrual cycle is about 28 days, with a normal range of 3 days earlier or later. Ginseng is a yin-nourishing herb and does not have the ability to induce an earlier menstrual cycle. However, ginseng has the ability to tonify qi and promote blood circulation, so taking large quantities during menstruation may affect the normal flow of the menstrual cycle and increase menstrual blood flow.
Is it okay to drink ginseng water during menstruation?
Not recommended for those with cold constitution.
Ginseng has a cooling nature and a slightly bitter taste. It may cause discomfort during menstruation, especially for those with a cold constitution. Drinking ginseng water during menstruation may lead to a feeling of coldness and worsen menstrual pain. If a woman experiences symptoms such as fatigue, restlessness, excessive thirst, dry mouth, and throat during menstruation, it is advisable to consult a doctor before taking ginseng in moderate amounts.
Does ginseng have any benefits for menstruation?
Not significant.
Ginseng contains amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. It is a precious ingredient that is both a medicine and a food. It has the effects of tonifying qi and yin, nourishing the stomach, generating body fluids, clearing heat, and moistening the lungs. It contains active ingredients such as ginsenosides, which can enhance immune function, relieve fatigue, improve sleep, enhance memory, regulate blood pressure, and protect the cardiovascular system. Ginseng mainly tonifies qi, moistens the lungs, and clears heat. It does not have a significant impact on menstruation. For those with menstrual irregularities, it is recommended to take other herbs in combination under the guidance of a doctor.
Can ginseng be consumed for menstrual pain?
Not recommended.
Ginseng is a qi tonic herb suitable for those with deficiency of qi and yin and internal heat with excessive thirst. It does not have the ability to relieve menstrual pain. Moreover, ginseng has a cooling nature, and excessive consumption during menstruation may worsen menstrual pain. During menstruation, it is advisable to avoid consuming raw, cold, spicy, and hard-to-digest foods such as cold drinks, chili, raw garlic, and alcoholic beverages. If severe menstrual pain occurs, or even fainting, it is important to keep warm and seek medical attention.
What is the best way to consume ginseng for optimal effects?
Ginseng stewed with lean meat
Ingredients
20g ginseng, 250g lean meat, 1 slice of ginger, a pinch of salt, 1 liter warm water.
Instructions
1. Slice and wash the ginseng.
2. Blanch the lean meat in boiling water, then put it together with the ginger into a stewing pot, and add 1 liter of warm water.
3. Cover and stew for 2 hours. Add a suitable amount of salt before drinking.
Ginseng and Chinese Yam Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients
250g pork ribs, 25g ginseng, 25g Chinese yam, 24g Chinese yam, 0.25 piece dried tangerine peel, 2 slices of ginger, salt to taste.
Instructions
1. Wash the ginseng, Chinese yam, Chinese yam, and dried tangerine peel.
2. Blanch the pork ribs and cut them into pieces.
3. Put all the ingredients into an electric slow cooker and add 1 liter of water. Cook for 2 hours.
4. Season with salt to taste.
