Dysmenorrhea, also known as abdominal pain during menstruation, is one of the common diseases among women, especially among young women. Patients with dysmenorrhea should have a light and easy-to-digest diet within 3 to 5 days before menstruation. It is not advisable to overeat, especially raw and cold foods, to avoid inducing or aggravating pain.
If menstruation has begun, you should avoid all raw, cold, indigestible and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, pepper, strong alcohol, etc. Menstrual patients can eat some honey, bananas, celery, sweet potatoes, etc. as constipation can induce dysmenorrhea and increase pain. Patients with dysmenorrhea can drink moderate amounts of alcohol to stimulate menstruation and dilate blood vessels. If the amount of menstrual blood is not heavy, you can drink some wine in moderation, which can relieve symptoms and have a therapeutic effect to a certain extent. For those with dysmenorrhea caused by emotional suppression, drinking some wine at the right time can relax their emotions, soothe the liver and relieve boredom. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine believes that wine is pungent and warm in nature. It can dispel cold and dampness, activate blood circulation and stimulate menstruation for dysmenorrhea caused by stagnant cold and dampness. For dysmenorrhea caused by weak qi and blood, it can gently replenish blood, relieve pain and relieve pain. Patients with dysmenorrhea should eat a diversified diet and avoid a partial eclipse. They should often eat vegetables and fruits that can regulate qi and activate blood circulation, such as shepherd\’s purse, coriander, carrots, oranges, bergamot, ginger, etc. People who are physically weak should often eat foods that nourish blood, liver and kidneys, such as chicken, duck, fish, eggs, milk, animal liver and kidneys, beans, etc.
