Liangfu Pill is a commonly used medication for soothing the liver, regulating qi, and harmonizing the middle. It can be used to treat symptoms such as liver qi stagnation, chest tightness, bloating, and poor digestion. Let's take a look at some precautions when taking Liangfu Pill.
In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a saying: "Avoid pungent flavors for liver diseases, and avoid sweet flavors for kidney diseases." According to the principles of medication based on syndrome differentiation, medication can maximize its effectiveness.
Although Chinese medicine and food come from the same source, they have different components, properties, flavors, and pharmacological effects. If they are combined improperly, it may reduce or even lose the therapeutic effect of the medicine, and even increase the toxic and side effects of Chinese medicine.
When taking Liangfu Pill, it is important to pay attention to a light and bland diet, and avoid alcohol, spicy, raw, and greasy foods.
Spicy foods can stimulate appetite, but they can also irritate the gastric mucosa and cause discomfort. Generally speaking, spicy foods refer to foods with a spicy taste, such as various peppers, pepper powder, curry, raw ginger, raw garlic, raw onions, etc.
In addition to these spicy foods, there are also foods like coffee, strong tea, tobacco, and alcohol, which are also considered as irritants to the gastrointestinal tract. Some fried foods are also considered as irritants to the intestines and stomach. Seafood, lamb, and other foods that cause allergic reactions in some patients are also considered as irritants and should be avoided.
Liangfu Pill mainly nourishes the stomach. When consuming spicy, tobacco, alcohol, and other irritating foods, it not only reduces the effectiveness of Liangfu Pill, but also turns it into a poisonous medicine that harms the body. It's not worth the risk.
