Can I eat mint during my period?

We all know that women’s menstrual period is a very critical period, and it is also the period when women’s bodies are the weakest. During the menstrual period, women will experience physical discomfort and mental irritability. As a woman, you must pay special attention to providing your body with adequate nutrition, so you need to pay more attention to your diet. Therefore, women need to understand some knowledge about food supplements.

During menstruation, there are many things that women should avoid. Inappropriate food can cause stimulation to the female uterus, thereby increasing menstrual flow. Therefore, women should pay special attention to their diet during menstruation. Whether or not you can eat mint during menstruation has caused a lot of controversy.

It is not strictly forbidden. It is better to eat less food that is yin (cold) for women. When menstruation comes, yin is strong, so it is better to replenish yang (warm). For example, eat some warm food such as ginger tea, brown sugar water, etc. It is best to use a hot water bag for external application.

Mint (Menthahaplocalyx), also known as fish mint, is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. It is a wild vegetable that can be used as both medicine and food and is widely distributed throughout the country. At present, it is cultivated in most regions, with the largest production in Jiangsu and Anhui provinces. As a wild vegetable that can be used as both medicine and food, mint is increasingly becoming a household green food and nutritious health food in people's daily lives. So what are the benefits of eating mint?

1. Burn fat. The menthol it contains can accelerate circulation in the body, remove greasiness, relieve abdominal bloating, and achieve the purpose of decomposing and burning body fat and losing weight.

2. Nourish your skin and beautify your skin. The essential oil extracted from mint can be used in aromatherapy, as well as in making perfumes and cosmetics to protect your skin.

3. Relieve stress and soothe emotions. Peppermint contains volatile oils, menthol essence, tannins and other substances, which help to soothe negative emotions such as anger and depression. It is a spiritual tonic that eliminates fatigue, relieves stress and calms the mind.

After learning this, our understanding of mint has deepened. In fact, eating mint during menstruation has no effect on the body, but try to eat less because it is a cool thing after all. In addition, women should learn more about this knowledge and pay more attention to their diet during menstruation, so as to avoid the occurrence of serious gynecological diseases.