English water: what it is, what it is for and how to use the product

English water is a herbal medicine well known among women trying to get pregnant, as the product would have the power to cleanse the uterus, helping in the process. But do you know what English water is really for? The product is composed of a mix of herbs and is indicated for digestive problems, such as lack of appetite and difficulty in digestion.

There are many myths and truths around English water. To clarify these doubts and help you consume the product in the correct way, we consulted professor and pharmacist Luís Marques, a member of the Associação Paulista de Fitoterapia.

What is English water for?

English water is a compound formed by several bitter herbs and is indicated for digestive problems (lack of appetite, difficulty in digestion and stomach pain). The drug is classified as a depurative, that is, a product that improves the body’s elimination process, facilitating digestion, evacuation and the liver’s metabolizing activities, in this way, the body starts to function better, nutrients are digested in the same way. correct and the intestine works normally again.

In addition to the official product indications, each ingredient has individual benefits, but according to Professor Luís, the digestive effects are the most effective.

English water: how to drink it

• General use: according to the product package insert, 1 cup (30 ml) should be ingested before meals;
• Pregnancy: Although the effectiveness for pregnancy is not proven, it is recommended to start treatment two or three months before the planned period of pregnancy and discontinue use during pregnancy.

It is important to respect and take the right amount of the product. In case of accidental ingestion above the recommended, seek medical help.

Contraindications

• Stomach hyperacidity: although stomach pains and loss of appetite are among the symptoms, English water is not recommended;
• Epilepsy: people with epilepsy should not use the product;
• Gastritis: it is important to seek medical help for the recommendation of an appropriate medication;
• Gastroduodenal ulcers: the ulcer can be confused with simple indigestion, so you need to be careful;
• Pregnancy: despite not being abortifacient, its use can cause fetal malformation;
• Cardiac arrhythmia: according to Professor Luís, those who have cardiac arrhythmia should be careful with the use because of the presence of the yellow quina herb;
• Irritable bowel syndrome: symptoms include constipation and abdominal cramps, but only the doctor can make the diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate medication;

Although a prescription is not required to buy English water, consult a doctor before using, as only he will be able to tell if the herbal medicine is the right medicine for your problem.

Common questions

There are many myths about the use of English water. Professor and pharmacist Luís Marques clarifies the main doubts about the product here:

1. Can English water help you get pregnant?

English water is widely used by tempting women, but Luís clarifies that there is still a lack of studies that confirm or deny these possibilities. “Specifically I don’t think so, but it can certainly help in general cases. If the couple has serious organic or systemic alterations, the product will hardly reverse them”, says the professor.

2. Can English water miscarry?

Pregnant women should stay away from the product. Although it is not scientifically proven that the drug can cause abortion, the formula contains cinnamon, used in attempts to regularize menstrual cycles.

According to Luís, there are also reports that quinine can interfere with pregnancy, harming the fetus and causing malformation: “this is different from being abortifacient, but it can harm the fetus without eliminating it, which is absolutely negative”, he warns. the teacher.

3. English water cleans the uterus?

Much is said about the use of English water as a uterus purifier, eliminating substances that can prevent or make pregnancy difficult, but there is no data that proves the effectiveness of the product for this purpose.

4. How does English water contribute to postpartum?

Some women have doubts about the use of English water to clean the uterus after childbirth, but there is also no specific data that proves its real usefulness.

5. English water slimming or fattening?

English water has two ingredients in the formula known to help with weight loss: carqueja and cinnamon. The former is known for its diuretic effects, while the latter for being a thermogenic. The professor explains, however, that these data concern each of the plants in isolation, it is not known whether these effects occur with the ingredients together and in the amount in which they are placed in the English water formula.

For those who think of using English water to gain weight, the evidence is greater thanks to the presence of depuratives: “By improving the body in general, they open up the appetite and favor weight gain”, says Luís.

6. Can breastfeeding people drink English water?

Breastfeeding women should avoid using English water, as the bitter ingredients of the formula pass into breast milk, causing the newborn to be unable to take it and harming the breastfeeding period.

Although English water is a compound formed by natural products, it is necessary to be careful with its use, carefully read the package insert and, if in doubt, seek medical help.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.