Recently I have developed a taste for tea, and a friend of mine told me that drinking tea is bad when I'm menstruating, now what I'd like to know is, is this true? and if it is what could happen if ever I happen to drink some??
2007-07-31 19:18:27 · 6 answers · asked by Silencia 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
She is on crack... there is nothing wrong with drinking tea while on your period. You want to have more Iron in your diet at that time but there is nothing that you CAN"T have..
I actually found this on humbolt's web site... it is a University in Northern Cal.
Go-away Cramps*
Directions: To prepare tea, simmer herbs on low for 15-20 min. Drink _ to _ cup every
15 minutes until cramps subside (use approx. 2 tsp of herbs per _ cup). When suffering
from menstrual cramps, don’t eat or drink cold foods/beverages, as this will exasperate
the cramping. Placing a hot pad over the cramping region will also help.
Ingredients/Properties:
(1part) Crampbark: Relaxes uterine muscles, eases painful menstruation and PMS.
Antispasmotic, relaxant, sedative, nervine.
(1part) Pennyroyal: Reduces nausea and nervous tension, as well as gas, and encourages
menses. Promotes perspiration in colds and flu. Antispasmotic, sedative.
(1part) Yarrow: Used for cold, flu, fevers, hypertension, painful menstruation and to reduce
bleeding. Antiinflammatory, antispasmotic, stomachic, antihemorrhagic.
(1part) Peppermint: Useful for nausea, digestion, and stomach cramps.
* The Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements. Recommendations are
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please follow suggestions and
directions at your own risk. Use caution and perhaps start with small servings to learn about your
own body’s reaction to recommended herbs and remedies. Ask your doctor if you are unsure
about herbs and remedies or how they might interact with medication you may be using.
2007-07-31 19:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by blu_raven_13 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's fine. Caffeine actually helps me with some of the symptoms I have. If you're concerned, you could drink a decaf tea, mix decaf and regular, or try an herbal infusion.
2007-08-01 02:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its decaf, then you're fine. Caffeine may cause increased cramping and bloating, but there's no major problems that could happen from drinking it.
2007-07-31 19:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by Misty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, it's ok to drink tea when you're on your cycle.
2007-07-31 19:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by egomezz007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all...Drink plenty of fluids, your body needs them. B12 is an excellent vitamin (iron), prior to and during menstruation.
2007-07-31 19:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually I drink trimate for PMS and during my period, it is a great blend that helps with the pain, I do not like to abuse regular tea because they stain my teeth , but I never had any problem drinking tea while I am having my period
http://www.amazon.com/Coca-Tea-Windsor-Trimate-Blend/dp/B000I4EY64/ref=pd_bbs_8/002-4841580-2700047?ie=UTF8&s=gourmet-food&qid=1185986698&sr=8-8
2007-08-01 05:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋