Can you drink hawthorn water during menstruation?

It is not recommended for women to drink hawthorn water during menstruation. Hawthorn water is relatively acidic, and a small amount of hawthorn water can be used to appease the stomach and strengthen the spleen and help digestion and absorption. Excessive consumption of acidic substances may lead to excessive constriction of pelvic blood vessels, resulting in stagnation of Qi and blood stasis, poor flow of menstrual blood, and dysmenorrhea. In addition, women who take too much hawthorn water may also suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort such as acid reflux in the stomach. It is important to eat warm, light and easily digestible food during menstruation, not too acidic, too sweet, cold and spicy stimulating food to avoid causing discomfort to the body. Women should pay attention to rest and strengthen nutrition during menstruation, you can eat fresh vegetables and fruits and protein-rich food, you can also drink brown sugar water properly, not stimulating drinks.