Ginseng is a valuable herbal medicine that contains various nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, and proteins. Can you drink ginseng and wolfberry during menstruation? What is the best food for women during their periods?
Can you drink ginseng and wolfberry during menstruation?
Not recommended to drink.
Ginseng and wolfberry are both rich in nutrients. Ginseng nourishes qi and yin, clears heat, and generates body fluids. Wolfberry nourishes the kidneys, benefits essence, nourishes the liver, and improves eyesight. Ginseng and wolfberry tea is a common health drink that can improve immunity, relieve fatigue, improve sleep, regulate blood pressure, and protect the cardiovascular system. Consuming cold and stimulating food during menstruation can cause stimulation to the uterus, leading to symptoms such as cold uterus and menstrual pain. Ginseng has a cold nature, so it is not suitable to consume during menstruation.
What to do if you drink ginseng during menstruation
It depends on the situation.
Although ginseng is not recommended during menstruation, some people may not experience discomfort when consuming ginseng during their periods due to individual differences in constitution. If there are no discomforts after consuming ginseng during menstruation, there is no need to worry too much. Pay attention to keeping warm during menstruation, avoid eating spicy and cold food, and rest appropriately. If symptoms such as body chill and menstrual pain occur after consuming ginseng during menstruation, it is advisable to drink warm water, strengthen warmth in the abdomen and waist, and seek medical treatment under the guidance of a doctor if the menstrual pain is severe.
Benefits of soaking ginseng for women
Nourishing qi and yin
Ginseng has a cold nature and can also clear heat, nourish yin, and generate body fluids. It is suitable for conditions such as fever, excessive blood loss, exhaustion of vital energy and body fluids, fatigue, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, restlessness, and thirst. Women often soak ginseng in water to drink, which can relieve symptoms such as insomnia, palpitations, chest pain, and loss of appetite.
Clearing heat and relieving restlessness
Ginseng has a cool nature and a slightly bitter taste, which has the effect of clearing heat and relieving restlessness. It is often used for symptoms such as virtual heat fatigue, insomnia, palpitations, dry mouth, and sore throat. Menopause is a transitional period for women's ovarian function from a vigorous state to complete disappearance. Common symptoms include insomnia, irritability, memory decline, etc. In addition to clearing heat and relieving restlessness, ginseng can also enhance the function of the central nervous system, improve memory, relieve fatigue, and improve sleep, which is beneficial for relieving discomfort during menopause.
Beauty and skin care
Ginseng contains ginsenosides, amino acids, vitamins, etc., which can promote blood circulation, improve immunity, and eliminate free radicals. It has the effects of anti-aging, beauty, and skin care. Women who often consume ginseng can improve dull complexion, reduce pigmentation and wrinkles, and enhance skin vitality.
What is the best food for women during their periods
Red jujube ginger tea
Ingredients
Red jujube, old ginger, brown sugar, gastrodia (a small amount), coix seed
Instructions
1. Cook gastrodia, old ginger (sliced), and an appropriate amount of water in a pot for 20 minutes.
2. Add coix seed, red jujube, and gastrodia to the pot and cook for another 30 minutes.
3. Finally, add brown sugar and stir well.
Rose red jujube blood-nourishing porridge
Ingredients
Black rice, white rice, brown sugar, ten red jujubes, medicinal roses (a dozen or so buds)
Instructions
1. Wash black rice and white rice in a 1:1 ratio, soak in water overnight.
2. Pour the rice into an electric rice cooker, add boiling water, and cook. Make sure to add enough water at once.
3. When the porridge boils, wash the red jujubes and remove the pits, cut them into small pieces. Remove the stems from the medicinal roses and separate the petals for later use.
4. After the porridge boils, add the red jujubes and cook together until the rice grains swell. When the porridge becomes sticky, add brown sugar and dissolve it. Before removing from heat, sprinkle the medicinal rose petals and stir evenly.
