Is it good to eat Clausena lansium (Wong Pik fruit) during early pregnancy?
Oct 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
In general, pregnant women can moderately consume wampee fruit during early pregnancy, but should avoid excessive consumption. Eating wampee in moderation during the first trimester can effectively supplement nutrients that the expectant mother may lack, aid digestion, strengthen stomach function, or promote saliva production to relieve thirst, thereby benefiting maternal health. Additionally, moderate consumption may also help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
In general, it is acceptable for pregnant women to consume a moderate amount of wampee (Clausena lansium) during early pregnancy, but overconsumption should be avoided. The specific reasons are as follows:
Wampee contains abundant nutrients essential to the human body, including vitamins, organic acids, and dietary fiber. When consumed appropriately during early pregnancy, it can effectively supplement nutrients that may be lacking in expectant mothers. It helps promote digestion, strengthen stomach function, and stimulate saliva production to quench thirst, thereby benefiting maternal health. Moreover, moderate consumption may also help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
However, wampee possesses certain medicinal properties and excessive intake may negatively affect health. Additionally, wampee is considered a cold-natured food in traditional terms; consuming too much may lead to diarrhea, abdominal pain, or constipation in pregnant women. In severe cases, it might even trigger uterine contractions, potentially resulting in miscarriage. Pregnant women in the early stage are advised to avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent adverse effects on fetal development. Strenuous physical activities should also be avoided; instead, gentle exercises such as walking or practicing tai chi are recommended. Maintaining good personal hygiene is also important to prevent infections.
