The weather is getting colder, and many people feel their hands and feet are cold. This might be due to a "cold constitution." Cold constitution? You must stay away from 5 types of food.
1. Job's Tears
Job's Tears can moisturize the skin, whiten and replenish moisture, promote circulation and blood flow, and regulate menstrination and relieve pain. It is known as the "commoner queen in herbal medicine." Job's Tears can make the body cold, so women with a cool constitution should not eat it for long periods. Pregnant women and women during their menstrual period should avoid it. Additionally, the carbohydrates in Job's Tears are quite sticky, and eating too much can hinder digestion.
2. Aloe Vera
From moisturizing and sun protection, to removing spots and wrinkles, nourishing the skin to keep it soft and shiny, even preventing aging and protecting hair, aloe vera is almost a all-around beauty product.
Although aloe vera has medicinal and cosmetic effects, it also contains certain toxins. Reports have shown that consuming 9-15 grams of aloe vera can lead to poisoning, causing symptoms like nausea and diarrhea. Nowadays, some women use raw aloe vera as a main course. In the eyes of experts, this is a terrifying thing because aloe vera is cold in nature, bitter in taste, and has a purgative effect. It can even be used externally to treat burns, which shows how deeply cooling it is. People with a cold constitution should use it with caution. Whether eaten raw or cooked with warming foods, 5 grams per day is generally enough. Remember to always peel it before eating.
3. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum has beautifying effects. The essential oils and chrysanthemin it contains can effectively inhibit the production of skin toxins and soften epidermal cells, thus removing wrinkles and making facial skin fair and tender. Chrysanthemum tea is probably the most reassuring tea for people, thinking anyone can drink it. But that's not the case. Chrysanthemum is also considered a cold-natured medicinal herb. People with a weak constitution have low resistance and are prone to diarrhea, so it's better to drink it less.
4. Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle has the effect of reducing internal heat and expelling dampness. The lignin it contains can strongly penetrate pores, inhibit and kill bacteria, and prevent blockage of hair follicle and sebaceous gland ducts, which is beneficial for the excretion of sebum and prevents sebum buildup from causing acne.
For people with a weak spleen and stomach, who often have symptoms like indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and虚胖 (false fatness), it's better to use less honeysuckle. Honeysuckle is bitter and cold in nature, and excessive intake may cause nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms, worsening the imbalance of the spleen and stomach. The usual dosage of honeysuckle is 10-30 grams.
5. Cassia Seed
Cassia seed is sweet, bitter, and cold in nature, and has the effects of lowering lipids, promoting bowel movements, and detoxifying.
For women with a cold constitution, cassia seed can cause diarrhea and a false sense of cold. Especially for those with a false fat constitution, do not eat cassia seed, as it may worsen your indigestion. Instead of breaking down fat, it will prolong the time food is stored in your body, taking you further away from your weight loss goals. The safe dosage for cassia seed is 9-15 grams.