What is the reason why menstrual blood is black in color?

The biggest feature of menstruation is vaginal bleeding. Generally speaking, the main function of menstruation is to help women's bodies detoxify and carry out normal metabolism. Therefore, when you see that the menstrual blood is a little black, you don’t have to be too nervous, because this is a sign of detoxification. However, clinically, there are some other reasons that can cause menstrual blood to turn black. Below we will give you a detailed list of these reasons.

Causes of black menstrual period

1. Qi stagnation and blood stasis

Women with irregular menstrual cycles will have different menstrual periods each time. Sometimes the amount of menstrual flow is heavy and sometimes it is light. Most of the time, the flow is purple-red and accompanied by blood clots. There will also be symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, chest tightness, and dark spots on the tongue. At this time, treatment should be carried out by promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

2. Deficiency of Qi and Blood

Qi and blood deficiency is very common among women. Weak Qi and blood can cause women to have irregular menstruation, poor menstrual flow, fatigue and fear of cold during menstruation. Female friends should drink more red dates and longan soup after menstruation, which is very good for replenishing qi and blood.

3. Kidney deficiency

Women with kidney deficiency will have irregular menstrual cycles, more or less menstrual volume, and red or dark red color, and are often accompanied by symptoms such as blurred vision, back pain, dizziness, and excessive urination. If the tongue becomes pale or the pulse becomes slow, we need to nourish the kidneys and regulate menstruation in time.

4. Detoxification

Menstruation is actually the body's process of detoxifying. The darker the color, the more toxic it is. This may mean that you have been eating too much acidic food or taking too many western medicines in the past, causing too much acid to accumulate in your body. The body detoxifies through menstruation. Once all the waste is gone, it will be normal.

How to regulate the dark menstrual blood during menstruation? Generally speaking, the diet before menstruation should be light, easily digestible and nutritious. You can eat more high-protein foods such as beans and fish, increase green leafy vegetables and fruits, and drink more water. In addition, dark menstrual blood can be treated through food therapy, spiritual therapy, and cleansing therapy. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Food therapy

Custard porridge: 1 egg yolk, 2 fragrant pears, 250ml milk, 100g glutinous rice.

1. Avoid eating raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods. Drink more boiled water to keep your bowels open.

2. People with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating things that stimulate fire, such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger.

3. People with qi and blood deficiency must increase their nutrition, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.

2. Mind therapy

Keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast pain, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability or depression during the menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.