What is the cause of dark menstruation? What are the taboos to keep in mind during menstruation?

　　Quite a few female In the first few days of each menstrual period, the color of menstruation is very dark, and sometimes it is also dark when it is about to end. Sometimes the color is frighteningly dark. This makes many women think that there is something wrong with them, and they will also feel psychologically afraid. So what causes darkening of menstruation in women? Are there any taboos for women during menstruation? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

　　What's the matter with dark menstruation?

　　1. Dark menstruation due to qi stagnation and blood stasis

　　Menstruation is irregular, irregular in quantity, purplish-red in color, lumpy, and irregular. Or with pain in the lower abdomen that refuses to be pressed, or with chest, hypochondrium, breasts, or lower abdomen distended pain , the epigastrium is stuffy and uncomfortable, the tongue is dark purple or has petechiae, the fur is thin white or yellow, and the pulse is stringy or astringent. Treatment should be to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, regulate qi and relieve pain.

　　2. Black menstruation occurs due to deficiency of Qi and blood.

　　During the menstrual period, there is a dull pain in the lower abdomen, or the lower abdomen and vagina are empty, and you like to rub and massage. The menstrual cycle is early or late, the amount of menstruation increases or decreases, the menstrual period is prolonged, the color is light, and the texture is thin. Or abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite and loose stools. The tongue is light red and the pulse is thin and weak. Treatment should be to replenish both Qi and blood.

　　Conditioning method: The daily diet should be strengthened with nutrition. Eat high-protein, high-vitamin foods, as well as foods containing vitamins, such as sugar, biscuits, etc. American ginseng is not dry or irritating, and can be eaten all year round. Since your body is weak and easily fatigued, you should take appropriate rest to prevent excessive fatigue. If you can do aerobics, walk, jog, massage the limbs, chest and abdomen every morning when you get up every morning, it will be of great help to adjust Qi and blood and enhance physical fitness.

　　3、Kidney deficiency Black menstruation appears

　　The menstrual cycle is irregular, the amount is small, the color is light red or dark red, and the quality is thin. Soreness and weakness in waist and knees, heel pain, dizziness, tinnitus, cold lower abdomen, or excessive nocturia. Pale tongue, weak or slow pulse. Treatment should be to nourish the kidneys and regulate menstruation.

　　Conditioning method: You can eat more yams, chestnuts, black sesame seeds, black beans, donkey hide gelatin, longan, etc. in your daily diet, which are beneficial to the kidneys, replenishing essence, and strengthening the waist. Eat less raw, cold, and greasy foods such as raw cucumbers, raw radishes, watermelons, persimmons, and fried foods. It is also not advisable to eat spicy onions, peppers, fennel, pepper, mint, etc. Regularly move your waist to make the qi and blood flow smoothly in the waist to replenish kidney qi. You can also use your fingers to massage the waist, which has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and absorbing qi. The Yongquan point in the center of the sole of the foot is where the turbid air descends. Don't forget to massage it when soaking your feet at night.

　　5 taboos for women to remember during menstruation

　　1. Avoid hot and sour food.

　　During menstruation, women will easily feel tired and their appetite will be greatly reduced. At this time, they should maintain adequate nutrition and eat as many light and delicious foods as possible. Avoid eating spicy, fried and barbecued foods to avoid excessive menstrual flow.

　　2. Eat more fish and animal liver.

　　Because the protein content of fish and animal liver is relatively high, it can be well absorbed by the intestines at this time and is a cheap and high-quality menstrual health food.

　　3. You can drink more brown sugar and ginger water.

　　Because brown sugar contains many trace elements that women need more and can enrich blood and activate blood circulation, drinking it together with ginger can have a good effect of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation.

　　4. Pay attention to iron supplementation.

　　Because iron in the body will also be lost during menstrual blood loss, iron plays a very important role in the human body, such as enhancing the body's immunity, playing a key role in the development of intelligence, energy metabolism, etc. Supplementing enough iron during menstruation can also be beneficial to the digestion of food.

　　5. Avoid eating cold food.

　　Because the body's blood flow will be slower during menstruation, you should eat more warm foods to help the flow of qi and blood. If you consume too many cold and stimulating foods at this time, it will cause too much cold qi in the body, causing the blood and qi to flow slowly, resulting in lower abdominal distension and pain. Dysmenorrhea , the condition of too little menstrual flow. Therefore, you should eat more beef, wolfberry, longan and other foods during this period.