The term “menstruation” generally refers to the puerperium, and garlic can be eaten during the puerperium.
During the puerperium, women’s body functions are in the recovery stage, so they should try to eat as much nutritious food as possible, and the richer the variety of food, the better.
Garlic can be eaten in moderation, garlic is rich in vitamins, every 100g of garlic contains 23.2mg choline, 7mg vitamin C, 3.5mg flavonoids, 1.235mg vitamin B6, 1.07mg vitamin E, 16ug lutein, 5ug carotene, 3ug folic acid and other vitamins.
Garlic is also rich in minerals, every 100g garlic contains 302mg potassium, 117mg phosphorus, 39mg calcium, 29.18mg sulfur, 21mg magnesium, 1.2mg iron, 0.88mg zinc, 3.09ug selenium.
In addition to moderate consumption of garlic, women in puerperium can also eat other nutritious food such as lean meat, eggs, fish, milk, etc. Women in puerperium can consult a physician or dietitian to adjust their diet under professional guidance.