What is the difference between Ba Zhen dan Brown Sugar Ginger Tea for Period Pain?

Ba Zhen is a vitalizing herbal soup which can help to promote blood circulation and for general health. Women with poor blood circulation usually feel tired easily especially during period. They may also experience discomfort during their period. Consuming Ba Zhen before, during and after period could help to relieve the period pain owing to the rich combination of ingredients in Ba Zhen such as Radix Glycyrrhizae, Wolfiporia extensa Ginns, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Atractylodes macrocephala, Koidz, Szechwan Lovage Rhizome , Angelica sinensis , Hei Zao , Codopnosis and Shu Di Huang. It can also help to regulate the irregular period flow as well as replenish Qi and blood.

In China, ginger has been used as a natural therapy for inflammation, migraines, indigestion, motion sickness, and digestive disturbances. Consuming brown sugar ginger tea during menstruation could help to alleviate the symptoms of menstrual cramps and relieve the pain encountered. Brown sugar contains calcium, magnesium, and iron, which can help to reduce period pain and nourish blood. Ginger contains compounds like gingerol and shogaol, which can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. This chinese tea for menstrual cramps can be taken anytime before, during and after period.  It also has the effect of warding off colds and keeping body warm. After the ginger is heated, it will produce a strong antioxidant component of shogaol, which can make the body warm and has a significant effect on improving cold constitution or cold hands and feet.

Generally, Ba Zhen and Brown Sugar Ginger Tea can be taken before, during and after period. Both traditional medicines for period pain could help to alleviate period pain. However, for those concern of heavy menstrual flow during period, they can take Ba Zhen before and after period. For nourishing blood and Qi, Ba Zhen is encouraged to be taken after period.