Contraindications for Women Drinking Dandelion Tea
Disease description:
Recently, I've been experiencing some internal heat, and I heard that dandelion tea can help clear heat and reduce fire, so I wanted to give it a try. However, I'm a bit concerned because my constitution is relatively cold, and my gastrointestinal system isn't very strong. I'm wondering whether someone in my condition can drink dandelion tea. Are there any specific contraindications for women drinking dandelion tea?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Dandelion tea is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help promote liver health and improve digestion. However, there are also some contraindications for dandelion tea among women.
1. Pregnancy and lactation: Although dandelion tea is generally considered safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should use it cautiously. High doses of dandelion may cause uterine contractions and increase the risk of miscarriage.
2. Allergic reactions: Individuals allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family should avoid drinking dandelion tea to prevent allergic reactions such as rash, difficulty breathing, or more severe allergic symptoms.
3. Avoid during specific physiological periods: During menstruation, postpartum, or after a miscarriage, a woman's body is relatively weak. Dandelion tea is cold in nature and may trigger or worsen symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and physical weakness, so it should be avoided.
4. Constitutional factors: Women with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach should avoid drinking dandelion tea, to prevent aggravating symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and loose stools. Additionally, women with cold constitutions characterized by cold hands and feet should also avoid it as much as possible, to prevent excessive cold accumulation and to support improvement of their constitution.
