Taojiao, also known as peach gum, is not only rich in nutrients but also has the function of nourishing blood and replenishing qi. Can you eat Taojiao with Chinese herbal medicine? Are Chinese herbal medicine and Taojiao incompatible?
Can you eat Taojiao with Chinese herbal medicine?
Not recommended.
Taojiao is a resin secreted from the bark of peach trees, also known as peach oil. "Ben Jing Feng Yuan" states: "The gum on peach trees is the most effective in promoting body fluids, treating blood dribbling, urinary calculi, and treating blackened pimples. It must be used in ointment to achieve the best results." Taojiao is also a medicinal material with a bitter and mild taste and is non-toxic. It is not recommended to eat Taojiao together with Chinese herbal medicine without the guidance of a doctor, in order to avoid affecting the absorption of the medicine and causing discomfort.
Are Chinese herbal medicine and Taojiao incompatible?
No incompatible herbs found.
Taojiao mainly consists of lactose, xylose, and α-glucose aldonic acid, as well as nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and carbohydrates. It has the effects of nourishing blood, promoting urination, stopping diarrhea, and moistening the throat. Taojiao is a non-toxic natural substance with a mild nature and has no incompatible foods found so far.
Are there any side effects of Taojiao?
No side effects in moderate consumption.
Taojiao has a mild nature and no toxic side effects. It contains various nutrients, and in addition to nourishing the body, it also has the effects of nourishing blood, replenishing qi, and promoting urination. There are no side effects in moderate consumption. Taojiao is not easily digested, and excessive consumption may cause indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Can pregnant women eat Taojiao?
Not recommended.
Taojiao has the effect of nourishing blood and replenishing qi, which is not suitable for pregnant women. Pregnant women should supplement nutrition in various ways. In the early stages of pregnancy, due to morning sickness, they are often troubled by nausea and vomiting. They can eat more foods such as pork, chicken, potatoes, brown rice, peanuts, and honey, which are rich in vitamin B6 and can effectively relieve nausea and vomiting.
What is the best combination to eat with Taojiao?
Taojiao Soap Rice Jujube Goji Berry Soup
Ingredients
15g Taojiao, 15g soap rice, 10g goji berries, 5 jujubes, appropriate amount of rock sugar
Instructions
1. Soak Taojiao for more than 15 hours.
2. Soap rice also needs to be soaked for more than 10 hours.
3. Wash the goji berries, a few jujubes, and clean the impurities in the Taojiao.
4. Put all the ingredients into a double boiler, add an appropriate amount of water, and skim off any impurities.
5. Steam for two hours in a double boiler, then add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and it's ready to eat.
Taojiao Lotus Seed Milk
Main ingredients
Appropriate amount of lotus seeds, appropriate amount of Taojiao, appropriate amount of rock sugar, a little milk, and apricot (juice).
Instructions
1. Put the Taojiao in a bowl and soak it in water overnight.
2. Put the Taojiao and lotus seeds in a pot, stew them in a double boiler for 2 hours.
3. Add rock sugar or condensed milk and honey for seasoning.
