Can I drink scented tea during menstruation?

Speaking of scented tea, many female friends know something about it. For example, jasmine tea, wild chrysanthemum, rose, violet, etc. are all common types of scented tea in life. Among them, the main benefits of drinking scented tea include beautifying the skin, eliminating fatigue, treating constipation, relieving insomnia, etc., which are suitable for the general population to drink. But can you drink scented tea during menstruation?

Menstruation is a special physiological period for every woman, so you should pay special attention to your diet during this period and avoid eating irritating, raw, cold, spicy and other foods. So, can you drink scented tea during menstruation? Now let's first understand the effects and functions of scented tea.

Scented tea combines the flavor of tea and the fragrance of flowers. The tea brings out the fragrance of flowers, and the flowers enhance the flavor of tea, complementing each other. It not only maintains the rich and refreshing taste of tea, but also has the fresh and fragrant fragrance of flowers. When you brew and inhale it, the floral aroma is overwhelming, the mouth is full of sweetness and it is refreshing. Scented tea not only still has the efficacy of tea, but the floral fragrance also has good pharmacological effects, which benefits human health.

Scented tea has been the favorite of beauty-conscious ladies since ancient times. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that scented tea is slightly cool in nature, sweet in taste, enters the lungs, kidneys, and meridians, and has the effects of calming the liver, moistening the lungs, and nourishing the skin. Modern medicine has proven that long-term drinking of scented tea can remove spots, moisturize dryness, improve eyesight, detoxify, nourish the skin, and regulate endocrine system. Because there are many varieties of scented tea with different effects, everyone should buy the right variety for themselves.

Medical research shows that many flower drinks have medicinal value, but like other Chinese medicines, they have a certain group of people who are suitable for them and must be used under the guidance of a doctor; for example, double flower has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, but it should not be used frequently by people with weak spleen and stomach; safflower has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, but if used improperly, it can cause continuous menstrual bleeding or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, especially in pregnant women, it can cause miscarriage; before deciding to drink it for a long time, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor to avoid causing illness instead of health care.

Chinese medicine experts also believe that although the chrysanthemum tea that people often drink has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, it is not suitable for the yang deficiency constitution referred to in Chinese medicine; rose has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, but it is not suitable for the blood stasis syndrome referred to in Chinese medicine.

In fact, it is okay to drink scented tea occasionally, but almost all scented teas cannot be drunk in large quantities for a long time, and should be selected scientifically according to the specific situation of the person. Doctors say that many flowers can be used as medicine, but they all have certain side effects, and must not be drunk as health products at will. For example, safflower can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, but if used improperly, it can cause continuous menstrual bleeding or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and may cause miscarriage in pregnant women. Double flower has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, but it should not be used frequently by people with weak spleen and stomach. When drinking scented tea, it should be selected scientifically and reasonably according to the specific situation of each person under the guidance of a doctor.

Different scented teas have different effects. You need to see their effects clearly when purchasing. For example, rose tea can reduce weight, relieve heat, disperse blood stasis, lower blood pressure, lower blood lipids, reduce heat, and eliminate edema, etc.; Jade butterfly flower, Globe amaranth, Red Qiaomei, peach blossom, etc.; drinking them regularly can improve beauty, moisturize the skin, remove spots, and lose weight, etc.; Aloe vera has the effect of clearing heat and removing acne; Chamomile has the effect of calming the nerves and aiding the digestive system. It is most suitable for drinking after meals and before bedtime. It is the best tea for people who are prone to insomnia; Yellow nasturtium can cure rhinitis, tonsillitis, mouth ulcers, etc.; It is very effective for smokers; Violet can protect the bronchi, suitable for people who smoke too much, and it also has the effect of treating constipation.

Can I drink scented tea during menstruation?

Experts remind that although most scented teas have the effects of regulating qi, soothing the liver, and stimulating appetite, different scented teas have different effects. For example, rose and safflower teas have the effect of activating blood circulation, so pregnant women should not drink them. Begonia and wild chrysanthemum teas are relatively cold, so people with weak spleen and stomach should not drink them. Therefore, when choosing scented tea, you should not only focus on the appearance, but also understand the effects of the scented tea. In addition, it should be reminded that when drinking scented tea at home, suitable utensils are also important. The most suitable is to use a transparent and exquisite glass pot and a small glass cup, and brew it with boiling water. Scented tea should be brewed and drunk immediately, and overnight scented tea should not be drunk. Therefore, women can drink scented tea in moderation during menstruation, and drinking it in moderation will not affect menstruation.

Rose tea can actually regulate menstrual disorders, relieve menstrual irritability, and stabilize emotions. Therefore, it is okay to drink scented tea during menstruation, and it is best to choose rose tea. Although scented tea is good, it is still recommended that female friends do not drink it in large quantities.