Why is it not recommended during menstruation?

Chinese medicine has a theory that "if something is supposed to flow, it needs to flow freely and blockage will cause pain".

• One of the characteristics of the Lotus leaf (which is the main ingredient of our slimming herbal tea) is that it assists in reducing bleeding.
• When one is menstruating, this will interfere with the blood flow which has the potential to cause period pain.

There are not long term site effects from drinking this slimming tea during menstruation.