What are the causes of diarrhea resulting from drinking rose flower tea?
May 13, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, "la duzi" (拉肚子) refers to diarrhea. Reasons for diarrhea caused by drinking rose tea may include issues with the tea's quality, poor physical condition, improper brewing methods, inappropriate food combinations, and conflicts between the astringent properties of the rose tea and one's body constitution. Some rose teas might be contaminated or improperly processed, containing harmful substances that may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and trigger diarrhea after consumption.
Generally speaking, diarrhea refers to loose stools or frequent watery bowel movements. Reasons why drinking rose tea may cause diarrhea include poor tea quality, suboptimal physical condition, improper brewing methods, inappropriate food pairing, and incompatibility between the astringent nature of rose tea and individual body constitution. Details are as follows:
1. Tea Quality Issues
Certain rose teas may be contaminated or improperly processed, containing harmful substances that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea after consumption. Therefore, it is very important to choose reputable brands with quality assurance.
2. Suboptimal Physical Condition
When the body is unwell, such as during gastrointestinal infections or colds, drinking rose tea might worsen the condition and lead to diarrhea. Although rose tea has certain health benefits, it may not be suitable for consumption under certain physical conditions.
3. Improper Brewing Method
When brewing rose tea, excessively high water temperature or prolonged steeping time may cause excessive release of certain components in the tea, which can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea. Correct brewing methods include using appropriate water temperature and steeping duration.
4. Inappropriate Food Pairing
Dietary combinations can affect gastrointestinal digestion and absorption. Consuming foods incompatible with rose tea while drinking it may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, including diarrhea. Therefore, understanding food incompatibility principles and appropriately pairing foods can help prevent diarrhea.
5. Incompatibility Between the Astringent Nature of Rose Tea and Body Constitution
Rose flowers have an astringent effect. Individuals with weak gastrointestinal function or those with a cold-spleen and weak stomach constitution may experience gastrointestinal discomfort such as epigastric fullness, indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea after long-term and excessive consumption. This is because rose tea may affect normal gastrointestinal digestion and motility functions.
To prevent diarrhea caused by drinking rose tea, it is important to choose high-quality tea brands, understand your body constitution and consume in moderation, master correct brewing methods, pay attention to food pairing, monitor your physical condition, and drink in moderation to avoid discomfort caused by its astringent effects.
