What to eat before menstruation to help expel stagnant blood
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
In general, before menstruation, it is acceptable to consume foods such as brown sugar ginger tea, donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao), and bird's nest. Additionally, under medical guidance, medications like Yimucao Granules, Xinshenghua Granules, and Danggui Tiaojing Granules may be taken to help expel stagnant blood. Besides these common foods and medications, one may also eat longan, red dates, and fresh vegetables, or take other prescribed medicines such as Tiaojing Yangxue Pills, Jingqian Shu Granules, and Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules according to a doctor's instructions.
Prior to menstruation, it is generally acceptable to consume foods such as brown sugar ginger tea, donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao), and bird's nest. Additionally, under medical guidance, medications like Yimucao Granules, Xinshenghua Granules, and Danggui Tiaojing Granules may be taken to help eliminate blood stasis. Details are as follows:
I. Foods
1. Brown Sugar Ginger Tea
Made by boiling brown sugar and ginger, drinking an appropriate amount of this tea before menstruation can promote blood circulation and warm the abdomen, thereby helping to expel stagnant blood.
2. Donkey-Hide Gelatin (Ejiao)
Consuming an appropriate amount of ejiao can nourish the blood and yin, which may help improve poor blood circulation.
3. Bird’s Nest
Bird’s nest is a nourishing health food known for its ability to replenish qi and nourish blood. It is generally safe to consume before menstruation and may support the elimination of stagnant blood.
II. Medications
1. Yimucao Granules
When necessary, these granules may be taken under a doctor’s supervision. This medication helps activate blood circulation and regulate menstruation, and can be beneficial for treating light menstrual flow or prolonged menstruation caused by blood stasis.
2. Xinshenghua Granules
This traditional Chinese medicine consists of ingredients such as motherwort, safflower, and dried ginger. It promotes blood circulation and relieves pain, helping to alleviate prolonged menstrual bleeding due to poor expulsion of stagnant blood.
3. Danggui Tiaojing Granules
A traditional Chinese medicine composed of danggui (Chinese angelica), cooked rehmannia, chuanxiong, codonopsis, white peony root, licorice, and astragalus. It functions to nourish blood, strengthen qi, and regulate menstruation.
In addition to the above-mentioned foods and medications, other foods such as longan, red dates, and fresh vegetables may also be consumed. Under medical advice, drugs such as Tiaojing Yangxue Pills, Jingqian Shu Granules, and Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules may also be used. It is important to use medications only under a doctor’s guidance. During the premenstrual period, keep the abdomen warm and avoid cold foods such as ice cream and chilled beverages to prevent adverse effects on women’s health. If discomfort occurs during menstruation, prompt medical attention is recommended to avoid negative impacts on overall health.
