Watermelon is not recommended for patients with “uterine cold”.
The term “uterine cold” generally refers to a series of diseases caused by the stagnation of cold in the female uterus (womb) caused by foreign cold or internal cold generated by a deficiency of yang in the spleen and kidneys of the human body. Patients with “Uterine Cold” are not recommended to consume cold fruits, such as watermelon, grapefruit, mulberry, sugar cane, persimmons, etc., so as not to induce dysmenorrhea due to cold condensation and blood stasis, which is not conducive to menstrual blood discharge.
Patients with “uterine cold” can consume hot fruits in moderation, such as mango, peaches, jujubes, etc., which can promote blood circulation throughout the body, thus facilitating the discharge of menstrual blood. In addition, patients with “uterine cold” need to pay attention to keep warm during menstruation, local hot water bags can be used to apply hot compresses, avoid strenuous exercise, pay attention to menstrual hygiene, prohibit sexual intercourse and tub baths.
It is recommended that patients with “uterine cold” go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the treatment.