Baiguo is rich in nutrients and has a refreshing taste, which is loved by many people. However, there are also cases of poisoning from eating baiguo. Can eating baiguo cause poisoning? How long does baiguo poisoning take to disappear?
Can eating baiguo cause poisoning?
Eating too much can cause poisoning.
Baiguo can be used for both food and medicine. It contains protein, vitamins, carotene, as well as trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is beneficial for lung qi and cough relief. The outer seed coat of baiguo contains toxic substances such as baiguo acid, hydrogenated baiguo acid, and baiguo phenol. The seeds contain ginkgo toxins. Excessive consumption can lead to poisoning.
What to do if poisoned by eating baiguo
Seek medical examination.
The incubation period for baiguo poisoning is 1-12 hours. Common symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, restlessness, headache, limb stiffness, and difficulty breathing. After baiguo poisoning, immediate induced vomiting and prompt medical examination are necessary to avoid delaying treatment.
How much baiguo is appropriate to eat
The recommended dosage is 4.5-9g.
Although baiguo is nutritious and has a refreshing taste, it is important to avoid excessive consumption and raw consumption. The recommended dosage of baiguo is 4.5-9g. Currently, the medical community believes that eating 7-15 baiguo seeds raw can cause poisoning. The toxic components of baiguo are soluble in water, so it is recommended to soak it in water for more than 1 hour before consumption. Cooking baiguo can reduce its toxicity.
What should not be eaten with baiguo
Carrots
Carrots contain a lot of differentiation enzymes. When eaten together with baiguo, the differentiation enzymes may react with the active ingredients in baiguo, which may reduce the effectiveness of baiguo.
Beer
Baiguo is a medicinal herb and should not be consumed with alcohol. Alcohol can react with the medication, causing gastrointestinal discomfort and even poisoning.
Eel
Eel contains amino acids, proteins, and other nutrients, and is a common aquatic product. However, it is not suitable to be eaten together with baiguo. The complex components in baiguo and eel may cause discomfort when consumed together.
The best ways to eat baiguo
Baiguo bitter gourd
Ingredients
Bitter gourd, baiguo, salt, monosodium glutamate, starch.
Instructions
1. Wash the baiguo and bitter gourd, and cut them into cubes.
2. Heat the wok, add oil, and stir-fry the baiguo, bitter gourd, and seasonings until cooked.
3. Finally, thicken the sauce with starch.
Baiguo porridge
Ingredients
1 cup of glutinous rice, 112g of baiguo, 1 cup of white sugar, 8 cups of water.
Instructions
1. Rinse the glutinous rice and soak it in 8 cups of water for 20 minutes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
2. Wash the baiguo and add it to the porridge. Cook until soft, then add white sugar for seasoning. Remove from heat and serve.
Baiguo winter melon soup
Ingredients
37.5g of winter melon, 20g of lotus seeds, 10 baiguo, 1 tablespoon of white sugar.
Instructions
1. Wash the winter melon, peel it, and cut it into pieces. Wash the lotus seeds and baiguo.
2. Put all the ingredients in a pot, add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 30 minutes. Finally, add white sugar and simmer for a while.
