Can women eat red dates during their menstrual period?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Jujubes are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions and are also everyday food for seasoning home-cooked dishes. Many women prefer to make jujube water to nourish themselves after childbirth or during menstruation. Are jujubes truly a blessing for women's health? Let traditional Chinese medicine tell you the actual effects of jujubes and which women should not drink jujube water.