1. White lentils contain lectins, which are toxic to a certain extent. Heat treatment can make them lose their toxicity. If they are not cooked, food poisoning is likely to occur after eating them. Three or four days after eating, Within hours, headache, nausea, vomiting, etc. may occur, so be sure to cook and steam thoroughly before eating.
2. People with qi deficiency in the body producing cold and internal organs trapped by cold qi, manifested as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, bluish complexion, and cold hands and feet should not eat white lentils.
3. People who are afraid of cold, shiver, have sore joints, or have a hoarse cough should not eat white lentils, nor should people suffering from malaria.
4. Don’t eat too much white lentils at once. "Materia Medica Seeking Truth" records white lentils: "Eating too much can cause stagnation, so you must be aware of it." Most beans have the characteristic of replenishing qi. Eating too much can easily cause qi stagnation and make people feel particularly bloated in the abdomen. This point is discussed earlier about other beans. Also mentioned during class. Therefore, you cannot eat too much white lentils at once. You can eat them regularly, but you must pay attention to the amount.