Can I take Chinese medicine during my menstrual period?

Menstruation can be said to be an old friend that has been with female friends for many years. When it does not come, female friends always look forward to it. When it comes, it is particularly inconvenient, mainly because it is very inconvenient to exercise. Some female friends also experience stomach pain, always want to sleep, etc. There are many taboos during menstruation. So, can I take Chinese medicine during my period? Let me explain it to you now.

First of all, you need to see what kind of Chinese medicine you are taking. If the Chinese medicine contains cold medicines or blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicines, you should not take them. This is because cold medicines will cause meridian contraction, blood circulation obstruction, and lead to dysmenorrhea, while blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicines will cause excessive menstrual flow, resulting in a decrease in blood throughout the body and causing anemia. However, drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis will increase blood volume and prolong menstrual period.

Is there anything wrong with taking Chinese medicine during menstruation? There is nothing wrong with taking Chinese medicine during menstruation, but it should be noted that some blood-activating and collateral-unblocking medicines are best not used during menstruation. After taking some cooling medicines, it is best to warm your stomach yourself to avoid causing uterine cold.

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, taking Chinese medicine (ginseng, angelica, etc.) stewed chicken during menstruation has two main effects: nourishing blood and replenishing qi. This method of dietary supplement is more suitable for people with irregular menstruation, excessive blood loss, weak body, and fatigue. However, it should be pointed out that it is best to eat angelica after the menstrual period, because angelica has the effect of activating blood circulation and may increase the amount of blood loss during menstruation. As for some people experiencing a decrease in menstrual volume after taking chicken stewed with Chinese medicine during their menstrual period, it may be due to its effect of replenishing qi and stopping bleeding. If your menstrual flow decreases due to taking chicken stewed with Chinese medicine during your period, you can stop taking it. If your menstrual flow is still too light for a long time after you stop taking the medicine, you need to see a doctor to see if there are other reasons for the reduced menstrual flow.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that if Chinese medicine includes drugs that promote blood circulation and unblock meridians, they should not be used during menstruation. If it is not this type of medicine, it can often still be used during menstruation. For example, traditional Chinese medicine for treating colds and getting angry generally has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and is cool in nature, so it may cause uterine cold and trigger abdominal pain. But the impact is not significant, so there is no need to worry. Use a hot water bottle to warm it and drink more brown sugar water to relieve the symptoms.

As long as there is no abnormality in menstruation, you can take Chinese medicine. However, if the menstrual volume is abnormally small or excessive, it is best to stop taking the medication, pay attention to observation, and eat a reasonable diet.

You should not drink coffee during menstruation because it contains a lot of caffeine, which will aggravate menstrual pain, prolong the menstrual period, and increase the amount of bleeding. Don't eat raw or cold food and don't drink cold drinks. Otherwise it will affect the discharge of menstrual blood and eventually cause pain. It is best not to have sex during menstruation, otherwise you may get infected.