Can I eat ginseng during my period?

Menstruation is a special period for women, and it is also a period when they need to take care of their bodies. Because during menstruation, women's resistance is relatively weak. If they do not eat properly, it will directly endanger their health. So, can I eat ginseng during my menstrual period? In fact, for some special women, ginseng can be eaten during menstruation. Let me introduce you to some relevant knowledge below!

1. Can I drink ginseng water during menstruation?

Ginseng can greatly replenish vital energy, save people from danger and is the first choice for treating consumptive disease. Therefore, it is often used for symptoms such as loss of vital energy, fatigue and weak pulse. Anyone who suffers from serious illness, long-term illness, blood loss, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., which leads to pale complexion, mental depression, constant coughing, and weak pulse, can use this medicine as a decoction. Women's bodies are weaker during menstruation, so they should eat some nutritious foods to replenish blood and iron. For example: red bean porridge, honey, bird's nest, donkey-hide gelatin, etc. It is okay to eat some ginseng appropriately, but because ginseng has the effects of promoting blood circulation, nourishing blood and replenishing qi, taking it during menstruation can easily cause excessive menstrual bleeding.

2. How to eat ginseng

1. Decoction for quick effect: Wash the whole ginseng root or sliced ​​ginseng, put it in a container, add clean water, soak for 30 minutes, then cover with a lid, simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, and drink the ginseng juice after it becomes warm. This kind of medicinal juice has a high concentration of active ingredients, strong tonic effect and fast onset, and is suitable for people who have just recovered from a serious illness. However, this method wastes medicinal materials and is not suitable for using high-quality and expensive ginseng.

2. Steam in water, which can be used multiple times: cut the ginseng into slices or small pieces, put it in a porcelain bowl, add clean water and cover it with a lid, and put the porcelain bowl into a pot pre-filled with cold water. Steam in a pot over low heat for about 1 hour (be careful not to boil the water dry). After it warms up, drink the ginseng juice in the bowl. This method can steam and boil ginseng repeatedly for 3-5 times. Other supplements, such as red dates, longan, rock sugar, wolfberry, lily, etc., can be added when steaming the ginseng soup.

3. Make tea, which is simple and waste-free: cut the ginseng into thin slices, take about 3 grams each time (about 5-10 slices), put it in a thermos cup, pour in boiling water, cover it for about half an hour, and drink it instead of tea. This method can be used to brew the ginseng tea repeatedly until it has no taste. Finally, you can chew the ginseng residue. This method of taking the medicine is simple and does not waste medicinal materials, and is suitable for long-term use.

4. Use ginseng roots to make medicinal wine: put the whole ginseng or cut it into thin slices into a bottle, soak it with 50-60 degree white wine, and take it daily. It has the effects of dispelling wind and cold, promoting blood circulation and dredge channels. However, it should not be taken by people who are allergic to alcohol or have liver disease. Soaking in wine is suitable for less valuable parts such as ginseng beards.

3. Precautions for women during menstruation

During the menstrual period, you should keep your emotions stable and in a good mood, and not let the discomfort of the menstrual period cause you to get upset, irritated, or have other emotional fluctuations. During menstruation, you should keep warm, avoid cold stimulation, pay attention to nutrition, drink plenty of water, and avoid eating sour, spicy and other irritating foods to reduce pelvic congestion and keep bowel movements smooth. During menstruation, you should also pay attention to rest and ensure adequate sleep.