Can I take Poria powder during menstruation?

Women can usually consume Poria powder during their menstrual period, but should pay attention to moderate consumption.

As a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient, Poria powder has functions of promoting diuresis to remove dampness, strengthening the spleen, and calming the mind. If your body constitution tends toward dampness, and you often feel heaviness in the limbs and indigestion, Poria powder can help regulate internal dampness and promote metabolism. For healthy women without specific conditions such as severe anemia or hypotension, moderate consumption of Poria powder generally does not have negative effects on menstruation.

During menstruation, women should maintain balanced nutrition in their diet. In addition to consuming Poria powder, they can also appropriately ingest warm-natured foods, such as lamb and pork liver, to replenish nutrients required by the body. Avoid consuming raw, cold, or cooling foods, such as ice cream, cold yogurt, and chilled beverages, which may cause blood stasis and exacerbate dysmenorrhea. Refrain from eating or minimize consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppers, ginger, onions, and garlic, to avoid bodily irritation and adverse effects on menstrual health.

In daily diet, it is recommended to maintain a balanced dietary structure and diversify food intake to help sustain overall health.