Patient's question:
My constitution has been relatively cold since childhood. After getting my period, I developed the condition of dysmenorrhea. Each time, I could endure it and it would pass. This time, I feel it's more severe, and I want to make some herbal tea to alleviate it. Could you please recommend what kind of tea is good for dysmenorrhea?Doctor's answer:
Women with menstrual cramps often enjoy drinking brown sugar water during their period. The correct way to cook brown sugar water is as follows:Prepare a small pot, add 500ml of water, 500g of brown sugar, and 100g of rock sugar to the pot. Wait until the water boils, then add the brown sugar and rock sugar to dissolve. Cook over medium-low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning. Once the brown sugar water becomes slightly thick, turn off the heat. Let it cool and then transfer it into a bottle for storage at room temperature.
Brown sugar water is easily digested and absorbed by the human body. It not only contains energy-providing carbohydrates but also essential nutrients such as folic acid, amino acids, riboflavin, carotene, and trace elements. Women with menstrual cramps who drink brown sugar water during their period can benefit from its ability to promote blood circulation, replenish blood, and disperse blood stasis. It can also help alleviate menstrual cramp symptoms when consumed appropriately.