Can pregnant women drink chrysanthemum tea?
Disease description:
A friend of mine is pregnant, and recently I don't know why she developed excessive internal heat (a traditional Chinese medicine concept referring to bodily imbalance). After hearing this news, I thought of chrysanthemum's heat-clearing properties and planned to buy some chrysanthemum tea for her. May I ask, is it safe for pregnant women to drink chrysanthemum tea?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Generally speaking, pregnant women can drink chrysanthemum tea, but should do so in moderation.
Chrysanthemum tea has multiple benefits, including clearing heat and detoxifying the body, improving liver function and vision, relieving wind-heat symptoms, and regulating mood. It contains abundant flavonoids and vitamin C, which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, helping to enhance immunity and prevent colds and other illnesses. Additionally, chrysanthemum tea has a calming effect and can help relieve anxiety and insomnia.
During pregnancy, hormonal changes can make women more prone to symptoms of internal heat, such as constipation and mouth or tongue ulcers. As chrysanthemum tea is slightly cold in nature, it can effectively clear heat and detoxify the body, thereby alleviating these heat-related symptoms. Moreover, during pregnancy the liver may experience increased stress, leading to symptoms such as dry eyes, fatigue, and blurred vision. Chrysanthemum enters the liver meridian and helps clear the liver and improve vision. Drinking chrysanthemum tea in moderation can improve blood circulation in the eyes, relieve eye fatigue, and protect eyesight.
It is important to drink chrysanthemum tea in moderation to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort caused by excessive consumption. If a pregnant woman is allergic to chrysanthemum, she should avoid drinking the tea to prevent allergic reactions such as skin itching, nausea, and diarrhea.
