1. Since bamboo fungus is a kind of cool herb, it is not advisable for patients with cold spleen and stomach, cold body constitution, or diarrhea to eat more of it, otherwise it will aggravate their condition.

2. Patients who are allergic to bamboo fungus should not eat it; bamboo fungus should be placed in a dry and cool place, not in direct sunlight or high temperature and humidity.

3. Dried bamboo fungus should be soaked in lightly salted water for ten minutes before cooking.