What are the effects and contraindications of drinking red dates soaked in water?

In life, many friends use red dates to make tea, because red date tea has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, nourishing blood and calming the nerves. In addition to some benefits, red date tea also has some taboos, that is, it is not suitable for all female friends to drink and cannot be consumed in excess.

The efficacy and function of red jujube tea

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach: People with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, fatigue and weakness can eat seven red dates a day, or share them with Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala. It can replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, increase appetite and stop diarrhea. Red dates, ginger and Pinellia ternata can be used together to treat gastritis caused by careless diet, such as bloating, vomiting and other symptoms.

2. Tonify Qi and nourish blood: Red dates are an excellent tonic and are often added to dietary therapy and medicinal food to nourish the body and moisturize Qi and blood. Dr. Sun Andy, a Taiwanese medical doctor, strongly advocates eating more red dates, astragalus, and wolfberry to enhance the body's vitality and strengthen immunity.

3. Nourishing blood and calming the mind: For women with bipolar disorder, crying disorder, restlessness, etc., use red dates, licorice and wheat together with Ganmai Dazao Decoction, which can nourish blood and calm the mind, soothe the liver and relieve depression.

There are also taboos for drinking red dates soaked in water:

1. Using red dates as a tonic is not suitable for all girls. For example, during menstruation, some girls often experience swollen eyes or feet. In fact, this is a manifestation of dampness, and such people are not suitable for taking red dates. This is because red dates are sweet and eating too many of them can easily cause phlegm and dampness, leading to water and dampness accumulation in the body, which aggravates the symptoms of edema. At the same time, girls who take red dates for nourishment and have a hot constitution should not take them during menstruation, because this is likely to cause excessive menstrual bleeding and endanger their health.

2. Although red dates are a good tonic, eating them beyond the limit is harmful. Because eating too much fresh red dates can easily cause diarrhea and harm the spleen, people with colds, fevers, abdominal distension and qi stagnation due to exogenous wind-heat are all prohibited from taking it. In addition, because red dates are rich in sugar, especially red dates made into snacks, they are not suitable for diabetic patients to take as a tonic, so as to avoid increased blood sugar and worsen the condition. In fact, in addition to the drinking taboos, the way of eating should also be particular: boiling it in water is a wise move, because this will not change the efficacy of the tonic, and can also avoid diarrhea caused by eating it raw.