Can Cistanche Be Eaten During Pregnancy?

Sep 15, 2022

1 Can pregnant women eat cistanche

If necessary, pregnant women can eat cistanche. Due to the development of the fetus, the uterus enlarges and oppresses the gastrointestinal tract, and the large amount of progesterone secreted during pregnancy weakens the gastrointestinal motility, and pregnant women exercise less than ordinary people, so pregnant women are prone to constipation. Cistanche is sweet, sour, salty, and warm in nature. , Entering the kidney and large intestine meridians, it has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, moistening the intestines and laxatives, and has no obvious toxic and side effects. Therefore, when pregnant women have constipation and discomfort, they can eat Cistanche deserticola under the guidance of a doctor.

However, if pregnant women have no discomfort or other special circumstances, they should not eat Cistanche, because Cistanche is a kind of medicine after all, and pregnant women have a special constitution, so as not to affect the growth and development of the fetus after eating.

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2 Can women eat Cistanche during prepare for pregnancy

OK. Cistanche has the effect of warming kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and can assist in the treatment of women's irregular menstruation, cold uterus and infertility caused by kidney yang deficiency. In cases of Yin deficiency symptoms or diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, women who are generally preparing for pregnancy can eat Cistanche Cistanche, and it will also help to get pregnant.

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3 What should pregnant women pay attention to when eating Cistanche

1. Do not overeat. The general medicinal dosage of Cistanche is 6-9 grams. Pregnant women should not take too much. Cistanche is warm in nature. Excessive consumption may cause symptoms of anger, and may even affect the growth and development of the fetus. It is recommended that pregnant women eat Cistanche under the guidance of a doctor.

2, do not eat for a long time. After the symptoms disappear, it is not recommended to eat Cistanche Cistanche. After all, Cistanche Cistanche is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, and there is no guarantee that the long-term consumption of Cistanche Cistanche will affect the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, it is recommended to stop using Cistanche Cistanche when the symptoms disappear.

4 How can pregnant women eat Cistanche

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Cistanche tea

1. Put about 6-9 grams of Cistanche in a teapot.

2. Add an appropriate amount of water.

3. After boiling over high heat, change to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes.

4. Filter out the dregs and drink the juice.

5. 1-2 times a day.


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Cistanche porridge

1. Take about 10 grams of Cistanche, and boil the juice.

2. Wash 100 grams of rice and put it into the pot.

3. Add the fried cistanche water and stir well.

4. Cook the porridge until the porridge is cooked

5. You can add salt or sugar to taste.


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