Patient's question:
I often suffer from constipation, and my digestive system absorbs nutrients poorly. What should I do? Can pregnant women eat Daxianshita Pills? What are the benefits for the body? What other foods are good for pregnant women?Doctor's answer:
Hawthorn has an excitatory effect on the uterus, stimulating uterine muscle contractions, which can lead to miscarriage. Pregnant women should avoid consuming large amounts of hawthorn or its products.During early pregnancy, women often experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers hawthorn to be purgative but not nourishing. It advises caution or complete avoidance for individuals without stagnant Qi or those with weak spleen and stomach.
TCM texts also note that hawthorn has the functions of dispersing Qi and resolving blood stasis. Therefore, if pregnant women consume large quantities of hawthorn products, it may stimulate uterine contractions and lead to miscarriage.