What kind of tea is good for women to drink during menstruation? 10 recommended tea drinks and their scientific basis
Women's menstrual period is a special physiological stage, and reasonable dietary conditioning can effectively relieve uncomfortable symptoms. Tea drinking is one of the traditional ways of maintaining health. Choosing the right tea is of great benefit to menstrual health. This article combines the menstrual health topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days and compiled a list of scientifically recommended tea drinks.
1. Core principles of drinking tea during menstruation
1. Avoid coldness: avoid drinking green tea, chrysanthemum tea and other cold teas
2. Supplement iron: give priority to tea drinks with high iron content
3. Relieve pain: Choose tea with the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
4. Regulate your mood: drink an appropriate amount of soothing tea.
| Tea name | Main functions | appropriate symptoms | Drinking taboos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red dates and wolfberry tea | Enrich blood, nourish skin, relieve fatigue | Insufficient Qi and blood, pale complexion | Diabetic patients should use with caution |
| Ginger brown sugar tea | Dispelling cold and warming the uterus, relieving dysmenorrhea | Abdominal pain during menstruation, cold hands and feet | People with hot and dry constitution should drink less |
| rose tea | Soothe the liver, relieve depression and regulate mood | Mood swings, breast tenderness | Use with caution if you have heavy menstruation |
| Longan and red date tea | Replenish qi, calm the nerves, and improve sleep | Insomnia and dreaminess, physical weakness and fatigue | Disabled during cold and fever |
| Hawthorn Brown Sugar Tea | Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, promotes detoxification | Poor menstrual bleeding and blood clots | People with excessive stomach acid should drink with caution |
2. Detailed explanation of popular tea recipes
1.Nuangong Siwu Tea: Angelica sinensis 3g + Chuanxiong rhizome 2g + white peony root 3g + rehmannia glutinosa 3g, boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes, suitable for drinking three days after menstruation.
2.Rose tangerine peel tea: 5 roses + 3g tangerine peel + appropriate amount of honey, brewed with 80℃ warm water, can relieve premenstrual breast swelling and pain.
3.Brown Sugar Ginger Date Tea: 3 slices of ginger + 5 red dates + 15g of brown sugar, simmer in boiling water for 10 minutes, suitable for drinking on the first day of menstruation.
| time period | Recommended tea | Drinking effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week before menstruation | Jasmine tea + bergamot | Prevent premenstrual syndrome |
| Days 1-3 of menstruation | Ginger date tea + saffron | Relieve severe abdominal pain |
| Menstrual period days 4-7 | Angelica astragalus tea | Promote endometrial repair |
| after menstruation | Siwu soup + wolfberry | Comprehensive regulation of Qi and blood |
3. Netizens hotly discuss QA selections
Q: Can I drink Pu’er tea during menstruation?
A: Cooked Pu'er tea is warm in nature and can be consumed in moderation, but raw Pu'er tea should be avoided.
Q: Will drinking brown sugar water make me gain weight?
A: Daily intake of no more than 30g of brown sugar will not lead to obesity if combined with exercise.
Q: The best time to drink tea during menstruation?
A: It is recommended to drink it 1 hour after breakfast or 3-5 pm, avoid on an empty stomach or before going to bed.
4. Precautions
1. Individual differences: People with a hot constitution should reduce the amount of ginger tea they drink.
2. Drug interactions: avoid drinking tea while taking antibiotics
3. Temperature control: It is recommended that all tea drinks be kept at 60-70℃ for drinking
4. Duration: The conditioning tea needs to be consumed continuously for 3 menstrual cycles to be effective.
According to the latest survey data from a health platform, 89% of women said that their discomfort symptoms were significantly improved after drinking appropriate tea during menstruation. It is recommended to choose a suitable tea combination according to your own physical characteristics. If necessary, you can consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner for personalized conditioning.
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