What are the contraindications of tonic Chinese medicine?

Autumn and winter are the best time to nourish the body, and people with weak constitutions will naturally not give up this good opportunity. In recent years, with the popularization of health concepts, healthy and safe conditioning methods have been sought after by many people. Traditional Chinese medicine has won great attention due to its excellent conditioning effects and few side effects. We all know that there are many types of nourishing Chinese medicine, so what should we pay attention to when we use Chinese medicine for nourishment? Now I will introduce to you some taboos when taking tonic food.

Generally speaking, when taking Chinese herbal medicine to clear internal heat, it is not advisable to eat hot foods such as onions, garlic, pepper, mutton, dog meat, etc.; when treating cold symptoms, raw and cold foods should be avoided.

When taking medicines containing Rehmannia root and Polygonum multiflorum, avoid taking onions, garlic, and radishes; when taking Chinese medicine containing mint, you should not eat turtle meat; Poria cocos should not be eaten with vinegar; when eating turtle shell, it should not be eaten with Amaranth.

When taking laxatives such as Dachengqi Decoction and Maren Pills, you should avoid eating greasy and indigestible foods; anthelmintic Chinese medicines should also avoid greasy foods and it is best to take them on an empty stomach.

While you are sick and taking medicine, you should avoid eating raw, cold, sticky, and other difficult-to-digest foods, such as chili peppers. The above are some of the foods that are incompatible with commonly used Chinese medicines.

First of all, you should quit drinking alcohol, especially beer, and avoid eating foods high in purine. Animal offal, bone marrow, seafood, etc. are the richest in purine; fish, shrimp, meat, peas, spinach, etc. also contain certain purine; fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, etc. do not contain purine. It is advisable to drink more water to facilitate the excretion of uric acid from the kidneys. Usually the symptoms can be controlled.

The above are the taboos about tonic Chinese medicine that I introduced to you. When using traditional Chinese medicine for nourishment, be sure to keep in mind the precautions mentioned in this article to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine. In addition, we should develop good living habits, maintain adequate sleep, and strengthen physical exercise. In addition, people with poor spleen and stomach function should be careful not to eat raw, cold, spicy and other irritating foods when taking Chinese medicine.