American ginseng has a good nourishing effect, can enhance immunity, promote blood circulation, and eliminate fatigue. It can be consumed by people with poor digestion and insomnia, but it should not be consumed during menstruation as it is cold in nature.

1. It is best not to consume American ginseng during menstruation because American ginseng is cold in nature, with a bitter and slightly sweet taste, and its functions include nourishing lung yin, clearing fire, and producing saliva. However, taking American ginseng during menstruation can lead to deficiency coldness and adverse reactions such as dysmenorrhea. Therefore, it is recommended not to take it during menstruation.

2. Many women may experience some uncomfortable symptoms a few days before the onset of menstruation (premenstrual period), such as depression, anxiety, emotional tension, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, and fatigue. It is generally believed that this is related to the imbalance of estrogen and progesterone levels in the body. At this time, women should choose foods and medicines that are both beneficial for skin beauty and can nourish the body, soothe the liver, and regulate bad moods, such as cabbage, grapefruit, lean pork, celery, glutinous rice, duck eggs, fried astragalus,山药, Job’s tears, lily, luffa, winter melon, kelp, sea cucumber, carrot, radish, walnuts, black fungus, mushrooms, etc.

3. During the menstrual period, symptoms such as poor appetite, backache, and fatigue may occur. At this time, it is advisable to choose foods and medicines that are both beneficial for skin beauty and beneficial for the ‘flow of menstruation’. Suitable foods and medicines include mutton, chicken, jujube, bean skin, apple, Job’s tears, beef, milk, eggs, brown sugar, motherwort, angelica, raw earth, peach blossom, etc.

4. Moreover, avoid eating cold fruits such as grapes and pears, and opt for warm ones like apples and longans! Girls should take good care of themselves!

5. What should one eat when menstruating?

1. Some studies have shown that increasing calcium intake can also alleviate the discomfort symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

2. If you have abdominal discomfort, you can chop ginger and add it to red sugar water for drinking, which can be quite effective.

3. It is best to drink a cup of warm milk (milk contains a lot of potassium) before bedtime, and add a spoon of honey (honey is rich in iron) to the milk.