Patient's question:
Medical Description: Just found out I'm pregnant and can't eat "Job's tears." I ate a lot of it yesterday, now I'm very worried about a "miscarriage." Previous Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered. Desired Help: Besides the risk of a "miscarriage," will it cause other negative effects on the fetus??Doctor's answer:
Generally, this Job's tears will not have a significant impact on fetal development, but it is indeed possible to cause a miscarriage issue, especially for women with a larger cervix opening. Therefore, you should first focus on maintaining rest and avoid going to crowded places, keeping movement as light and gentle as possible. Women should avoid eating Job's tears during the early stages of pregnancy, and those with less sweating or constipation should not consume it. Hence, it is best not to use it right after becoming pregnant.Job's tears can strengthen the spleen, remove dampness, promote diuresis, and reduce swelling. However, because Job's tears can make the body feel cold and weak, it is not suitable for long-term consumption for those with a deficiency-cold constitution. Therefore, pregnant women and women during their menstrual period should avoid eating it.
Job's tears have an excitatory effect on the smooth muscles of the uterus, which can promote uterine contractions and may lead to miscarriage. Thus, it is best for pregnant women not to eat Job's tears. During pregnancy, it is advisable to drink less strong tea, coffee, and cola, and avoid alcohol. Also, eat less spicy, irritating, and cold foods, and avoid pickled and spoiled foods.
Job's tears are a medicinal and edible substance. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that its nature is slippery and beneficial for health. Pharmacological experiments have shown that Job's tears can stimulate the smooth muscles of the uterus, promoting contractions and potentially causing miscarriage. It is best not to eat it.