Can I eat mulberry leaves during my menstrual period?

Generally speaking, mulberry leaves should not be consumed during menstruation. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Mulberry leaves have functions including dispersing wind-heat, clearing lungs and relieving dryness, balancing liver function to improve vision, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. They possess a bitter and cold nature and can be used to treat symptoms such as wind-heat common cold, lung heat dry cough, dizziness and headache, red and sore eyes, and blurred vision. However, menstruation is an important phase in a woman's menstrual cycle. During this period, the uterine lining sheds, accompanied by bleeding, and the body is relatively weak. Mulberry leaves may interfere with normal menstrual processes, increase coldness in the body, cause discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, and may even lead to reduced menstrual flow or cessation of menstruation altogether.

During menstruation, women should maintain a balanced diet, avoid excessively cold or highly stimulating foods, and consume more nutrient-rich and easily digestible foods such as red dates, longan, and lean meat to replenish the nutrients and energy needed by the body. Additionally, women should keep warm to avoid getting chilled, ensure adequate sleep and rest, and avoid excessive fatigue.