It is possible to take Chinese medicine during menstruation, but it depends on what the specific effects of the Chinese medicine are and what the ingredients of the Chinese medicine are. If the herbs are kidney tonics, such as deer antler, yam, and dulcimer have no effect on menstruation itself and are still relatively beneficial. Chinese herbs that have the function of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, such as compound Dan Shen tablets, Dan Shen drops, Yunnan Baiyao, etc. will increase the permeability of blood vessels and make the blood flow more freely, which tends to increase menstrual flow so these types of drugs should not be taken. Drugs that can stop bleeding, such as Salvia and Angelica, will reduce the permeability of capillaries and cause capillary constriction, causing menstrual bleeding, which is also not allowed. Cold drugs are also not available during menstruation, such as cassia seeds, smallpox powder and other Chinese medicines can cause dysmenorrhea, menstrual flow is not smooth, and in serious cases can also cause amenorrhea. Women should not eat cold food during menstruation, usually pay more attention to prevent cold and keep warm, you can eat more warm food. If you are not feeling well during menstruation, you can take allopathic Chinese medicine.