Drinking saffron during menstruation helps to flush out blood clots. Saffron is commonly used in Chinese medicine to regulate menstrual problems. During menstruation if there is dysmenorrhea, poor menstrual flow, menstrual blood has clots and other abnormal phenomena, Chinese medicine treatment often use saffron treatment, but it is recommended that under the guidance of a doctor to use properly, not overuse, to prevent the cause of hemorrhage.
Saffron is sweet in flavor and flat in nature. It belongs to the heart and liver meridians. It has the efficacy of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood and detoxifying, relieving depression and tranquilizing the mind. It is used in treating menstrual obstruction (women with lumps in the lower abdomen), postpartum stagnation, warm poisonous spots (warm and hot poisonous evils invading the body resulting in spots and plaques on the skin), depression and congestion, and palpitations and frenzy.
If there is no abnormality or only physiological mild dysmenorrhea during menstruation, there is no need to use saffron to prevent the blood volume from increasing and prolonging the menstrual period.
During menstruation, pay attention to keep warm, avoid cold food, pay attention to rest and proper exercise. If you need to take saffron, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s prescription for medication.