What should I drink when my aunt is here? Hot topics and scientific advice on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, the topic of women’s diet during menstruation has once again become a hot topic on social platforms. Based on the data analysis of the entire network in the past 10 days, we have compiled a recommended list of the most popular menstrual drinks, with scientific evidence to help relieve uncomfortable symptoms.
1. The top 5 menstrual drinks are hotly discussed on the Internet

| Ranking | Drink name | Discuss the popularity index | Main functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown sugar ginger tea | 985,000 | Warm the palace and drive away the cold |
| 2 | rose tea | 762,000 | Soothing |
| 3 | Longan and red date tea | 638,000 | Nourishing Qi and Nourishing Blood |
| 4 | hot cocoa | 524,000 | relieve anxiety |
| 5 | warm milk | 417,000 | Calming and tranquilizing |
2. Scientific analysis of recommended drinks during menstruation
1. Brown sugar ginger tea
In the recent Douyin "Menstrual Drink Challenge", brown sugar ginger tea topped the list with a participation rate of 87%. The gingerol in ginger can promote blood circulation, and the brown sugar provides a quick energy boost. It is recommended to drink 1-2 cups a day, avoid drinking on an empty stomach.
| Ingredients | Content (per 100g) | Mechanism of action |
|---|---|---|
| iron element | 2.2mg | Prevent iron deficiency anemia |
| Gingerol | 0.3-0.5g | Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis |
| Glucose | 85g | Fast energy supply |
2. Rose tea
Rose tea was tagged by 230,000 users on Xiaohongshu’s topic #梦好物#. It contains citronellol and other ingredients that can regulate endocrine, and is especially suitable for drinking three days before menstruation when mood swings are high.
3. Longan and red date tea
Traditional Chinese medicine experts emphasized in a live broadcast on Weibo that the combination of longan and red dates can enhance the blood-enriching effect. Among them, the cyclic adenosine monophosphate in red dates can improve the blood supply to the uterus, and the niacin in longan meat can relieve fatigue.
3. Drinks that need to be chosen carefully
| Drink type | potential impact | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| iced drinks | aggravate dysmenorrhea | room temperature lemonade |
| Strong tea/coffee | hinder iron absorption | Low-Cause Flower and Fruit Tea |
| alcoholic beverages | prolong bleeding time | Zero Ginger Ale |
4. Personalized conditioning plan
According to the highly praised answers on Zhihu’s medical topic, it is recommended to choose drinks according to your physical constitution:
•People with obvious dysmenorrhea: Ginger tea + a small amount of cinnamon (warming the meridians and unblocking collaterals)
•Those with excessive blood volume: Roselle tea (contains vitamin K)
•depressed person: Jasmine tea (aromatherapy)
5. Special reminder from nutritionists
Weibo health V@nutritionist Li Ping pointed out: The amount of water consumed during menstruation should be maintained at 1.5-2L/day, and the temperature of all drinks is recommended to be maintained at 40-50°C. At the same time, combined with foods rich in Omega-3, it can reduce menstrual discomfort by up to 37%.
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from October 25 to November 3, 2023. Data on hot topics are collected from Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, and are for reference only.
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