Can I eat sesame seeds during menstruation?

Women's menstruation is a special physiological period, and there are usually many dietary taboos. Black sesame is a common thing in our daily life, and its nutritional value is also very high. There are many ways to eat black sesame. Different ways of eating have different tastes and nutritional values. Some people like to eat black sesame alone, and some people like to eat black sesame with other things.

Can I eat sesame seeds during menstruation?

Black sesame has many functions and effects, so women can eat black sesame during menstruation.

1. The efficacy of black sesame

Nourishes the liver and kidneys, improves essence and blood, and moistens the intestines. Used for dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, premature graying of hair, hair loss after illness, and dry intestines and constipation.

2. The role of black sesame

(1) Hypoglycemic effect

Oral administration of seed extract to rats can lower blood sugar and increase the glycogen content in the liver and muscles, but large doses reduce the glycogen content.

(2) Adrenal-stimulating effect

Feeding rats with 0.2ml/100g body weight of black sesame can increase the content of ascorbic acid and cholesterol in the adrenal glands.

(3) Anti-inflammatory effect

Applying sterilized sesame oil to the skin and mucous membranes can relieve irritation and promote recovery from inflammation.

(4) Diarrhea effect

The seeds have a laxative effect.

(5) Effects on cardiovascular system

The linoleic acid in black sesame can lower the cholesterol level in the blood and help prevent and treat coronary artery sclerosis.

Precautions for eating black sesame

1. Black sesame cannot be paired with these foods

(1) Sesame + chicken wings

Eating sesame seeds and chicken wings together can lead to death in serious cases.

(2) Sesame + chicken drumstick

Eating sesame seeds and chicken legs together will affect the absorption of vitamins and is bad for digestion.

(3) Sesame + chicken

Sesame seeds and chicken must never be eaten together, as it can cause death in severe cases.

(4) Sesame + chicken breast

Sesame seeds and chicken breast can cause shock, and in severe cases, death.

2. People with chronic enteritis and loose stools and diarrhea should avoid eating it. According to previous experience, men with impotence and spermatorrhea should avoid eating it.

3. Eating too much sesame can cause endocrine disorders, lead to oily scalp, and cause hair to wither and fall off. Therefore, the most suitable amount of sesame seeds should be half a teaspoon per day, not more than one porcelain spoon.