Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding can lead to anemia. Besides taking iron-rich food, an adequate intake of folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin C are also good for prevent anemia. Avoid drinking tea when consuming iron-rich food as tea inhibits the absorption of iron.

Dr. Li Rui, our senior physician pointed out that Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has had thousands of years of experience in the treatment of menstrual disorders with acupuncture, herbal medicine and other therapies. The treatment result are good and without any side effects. She recommended 2 food remedies which are good for women reproductive system:

Roses have been used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine to treat conditions influenced by female hormones including menstrual problems. Simply add 6g of dried rosebuds in hot water for 10 minutes. Drink it daily.

Herbal soup 

• Mu Dan Pi 牡丹皮 6g
• He Huan Pi 合欢皮 1g
• Gan Cao 甘草 3g
• Du Zhong 杜仲 6g
• Pig liver 猪肝 100g.

Try this natural healing recipe which is using herbs and nutritious foods to cook into herbal soup. To be taken twice per week.