Yimu Hongtang is a type of health food suitable for adult women, and it has certain benefits for women's menstrual cycles. Can Yimu Hongtang be consumed daily?
Can Yimu Hongtang be consumed daily?
Generally, it is not recommended to consume it daily.
The main ingredients of Yimu Hongtang are Motherwort and brown sugar. Motherwort has a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature. It is effective in treating menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and other conditions. Brown sugar has a warm nature and can nourish the heart and lungs, invigorate the spleen, relieve liver qi stagnation. Although Yimu Hongtang does not have obvious toxic side effects, Motherwort is still a type of Chinese medicinal herb, and long-term consumption may have certain side effects and be detrimental to the body.
Is it okay to drink Yimu Hongtang during menstruation?
It is not recommended to drink it.
Due to the good blood circulation effect of Yimu Hongtang, it is generally not advisable to drink it during menstruation, especially for women with heavy menstrual flow. Drinking Yimu Hongtang during menstruation may increase the risk of excessive bleeding, prolonged menstruation, or incomplete discharge. Even for women with lighter menstrual flow, it is best to take Yimu Hongtang under the guidance of a doctor during menstruation.
When should Yimu Hongtang be consumed?
3-7 days before menstruation.
Yimu Hongtang has the functions of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstrual cycles, and relieving menstrual pain. Drinking Yimu Hongtang 3-7 days before menstruation can promote smooth menstrual flow and alleviate problems such as lower abdominal pain and blood clots during menstruation.
Who should not consume Yimu Hongtang?
1. Pregnant women
It is generally not recommended for pregnant women to drink Yimu Hongtang because Motherwort has a good blood circulation and stasis resolving effect. It has a certain stimulating effect on the uterus during pregnancy and can stimulate uterine contractions to a certain extent. Drinking a large amount of Yimu Hongtang during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage.
2. Diabetic patients
Brown sugar contains monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose, as well as other polysaccharides, which are energy substances. Consuming Yimu Hongtang may directly increase blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
How to make Yimu Hongtang water?
Ingredients: 20 grams of Motherwort, an appropriate amount of brown sugar.
Instructions:
1. Put the Motherwort in a cheesecloth bag.
2. Soak it in water for about 20 minutes.
3. Then pour it into a clay pot and bring it to a boil over high heat.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
5. Remove the cheesecloth bag.
6. Put an appropriate amount of brown sugar in a cup.
7. Pour in the Motherwort water, stir well, and it is ready to drink.
