What are the dietary taboos of Rehmannia glutinosa?

When we take the medicinal material Rehmannia glutinosa in daily life, we should pay attention to its dietary taboos, because Rehmannia glutinosa will have an antagonistic effect when eaten with ingredients such as green onion and leek. Moreover, when we use Rehmannia glutinosa in our daily life, we should not use it in the case of typhoid fever or spleen deficiency, as this will affect the body's recovery. It is recommended that you can learn about the dietary taboos of Rehmannia glutinosa.

No copper or iron utensils are allowed during processing and cooking.

"Leigong's Explanation of the Properties of Medicinal Materials" says: "Pick raw Rehmannia root, remove the white skin, steam it in a willow wood steamer on a ceramic pot, let the steam die, mix with wine, steam it again, and let it dry. Do not expose it to copper or iron, as it will cause kidney failure and gray hair, damage the blood circulation in men and the defense system in women." Do not allow copper or iron to be seen during the processing of cooked Rehmannia root. Do not use iron pots or kettles for decoction. "Yaojian" states: "If it comes into contact with iron containers, it will cause kidney failure." The storage should be as stated in "Bencao Congxin": "It tastes sweet like honey and must be stored in porcelain containers because it is fat, soft and moist."

Avoid radish, three whites, and blood when taking it.

"Essentials of Compendium of Materia Medica" records: Avoid eating radish, green onion, leek and scallion. "Essential Medicinal Materials and Their Dosages" says "Avoid radish, onion, garlic, and all kinds of blood." Radish seeds can reduce Qi, while Panax notoginseng can disperse Qi, which affects the nourishing effect of Rehmannia root. All blood is a product of flesh and blood, and it is advisable to avoid consuming it for fear that it may be too greasy.

It is not suitable for patients with typhoid fever.

In the case of typhoid fever, the pathogenic factors enter from outside, so it is better to disperse them rather than tonic them. As stated in the "Shen Nong's Herbal Classics: Records of 100 Kinds of Medicine", "Among the 113 prescriptions in Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Febrile Diseases", only Rehmannia root is used to treat typhoid fever. In cases of febrile disease, the pathogen enters from the outside, and the most taboo is nourishment and stagnation. Even if tonic is used, it must have the property of dispersing and expanding. Otherwise, the pathogen will move inward, and there will be harm. Nowadays, when people see the symptoms that are slightly related to the virtual signs, they often use Liuwei Decoction, which kills people like hemp, which is really a sigh."

People with spleen deficiency, excessive phlegm and qi stagnation should take it with caution.

Rehmannia root is sweet in taste and especially nourishing in nature. It should be used with caution by those with spleen deficiency, excessive phlegm and qi stagnation. "Bencao Congxin" says: "Rehmannia root is stagnant in nature. It can block the chest and diaphragm for people with excessive phlegm and qi stagnation, so its use should be cautious." "Bencao Zhengyao" says: "Rehmannia root is stagnant in nature. It can block the chest and diaphragm for people with excessive phlegm and qi stagnation, so its use should be cautious." "Bencao Tongxuan" says: "Rehmannia root is stagnant in nature. It may block the chest and diaphragm for people with excessive phlegm, so it should be stir-fried with ginger juice to control the stagnation. It should also be supplemented with Amomum villosum and Agarwood, both of which can absorb qi and return to the kidney, and can also relieve the stagnation of Rehmannia root. This is the balance of using medicines."

Through this article's analysis of the dietary taboos of Rehmannia glutinosa, I believe you all know that drinking Rehmannia glutinosa is helpful for regulating our bodies, but Rehmannia glutinosa can also bring us side effects. I hope everyone can use this medicinal material correctly to avoid symptoms of suffocation.