Can I use yellow sugar instead of brown sugar during menstruation?

During menstruation, you must not cool down the brown sugar ginger water before drinking it, as this may cause menstrual problems, such as menstrual pain and stomach pain. In addition, do not add any messy things to the brown sugar ginger water, as this is very likely to cause some reactions. In short, it is okay to drink brown sugar water in moderation. Women sometimes have the trouble of heavy menstrual flow and menstrual pain during menstruation. At this time, people usually choose to drink brown sugar water to relieve the pain. Is this method appropriate? Some friends even ask if it is okay to use brown sugar instead of old brown sugar during menstruation?

Drinking brown sugar ginger water during menstruation cannot be replaced by brown sugar, as old brown sugar has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. In addition, you must pay attention to not having sex and taking a bath during menstruation, avoid touching cold water and washing your feet with cold water, and avoid eating spicy and cold foods. You can try brown sugar ginger water. Old brown sugar is warm in nature and has a warming effect, which can dredge the tendons and help clear the menstrual period.

1. Brown sugar is directly obtained from green plants without processing, so it contains rich minerals and various substances. Among them, copper is particularly rich, so women will eat brown sugar to supplement calcium during confinement. In the case of rain, brown sugar and ginger slices can be used to remove moisture. The calcium content of brown sugar is 10 times that of white sugar, the glucose content is 22 times that of white sugar, and the copper content is 3.6 times that of white sugar. Brown sugar also contains various elements such as vitamin B2, carotene, vitamin B3, and nutrients such as manganese, zinc, chromium, etc. that are essential for human development.

2. The raw material of brown sugar is sugarcane, which contains about 95% of white sugar. The traditional method is to chop the harvested sugarcane and press it. The juice that is pressed in is firstly cleaned of soil, bacteria, chemical fiber and other residues, and then boiled over low heat for 5-6 hours, and stirred continuously to allow the water to evaporate gradually, so that the sugar concentration gradually increases. The high-concentration sugar rolls will condense into solid small pieces of raw sugar after cooling, which is brown sugar bricks. This traditional method maintains the original nutritional value of sugarcane, and also gives brown sugar a unique taste similar to toffee.

The above is a detailed explanation of the difference between old brown sugar and brown granulated sugar, so when choosing it, you should also pay attention to this.

The role and efficacy of brown sugar ginger water

First: Postpartum recovery for pregnant women

The sugar content in old brown sugar is very high, and it has the reputation of being a kind of chocolate. Drinking brown sugar water after giving birth can help pregnant women recover quickly. Drinking old brown sugar water can make the body quickly digest and absorb the nutrients in it, and can have the actual effect of health care. Pregnant women and brown sugar ginger water can also accelerate the content of water in the body, have the actual effect of promoting lactation, and can also assist pregnant women in postpartum recovery. Brown sugar ginger water is best taken between seven and ten days after giving birth, so that blood flow can be increased, the body's postpartum lochia can be discharged, and it is beneficial to postpartum recovery and milk metabolism. The time must be chosen correctly, otherwise pregnant women are prone to postpartum lochia.

Second: Smooth menstruation

It is easy to feel cold during menstruation. Drinking a cup of hot brown sugar water can relax the menstruation, promote the body's blood circulation, and promote the discharge of menstruation, making it smoother and cleaner. Drinking brown sugar water after menstruation can improve women's complexion, promote the blood response in the body and improve body conditions.

Third: External body detoxification

In addition to taking brown sugar directly, the external use of brown sugar also has great medical value. External use of brown sugar water can promote liver detoxification, have the actual effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin. If you are stung by a bee, applying brown sugar ginger water externally can relieve pain and eliminate swelling in the wound. It is a healthy external treatment medicine with no side effects.

Fourth: Treat skin itching

In autumn and winter, the weather is dry and the climate is getting colder and drier. Our skin will also become dry and itchy. At this time, use brown sugar ginger water to clean and scrub the skin, so the dryness and itching can be effectively alleviated.

Fifth: Other

In addition to the four functions mentioned above, brown sugar ginger water also has other functions. Put brown sugar ginger water, jujube, wolfberry and white fungus together in a pot and boil it. It has the effect of promoting diuresis. If this kind of brown sugar ginger water is taken during women's menstrual period, it can effectively excrete waste from the uterus, and symptoms such as abdominal distension and back pain can be significantly alleviated.