White lentils are more effective in porridge and removing dampness.

White lentils are a commonly used food that strengthens the spleen and removes dampness. It has an improvement effect on loose stools, heavy sleepiness, and less food caused by dampness damage to the spleen. Because white lentils have a mild dampness-removing effect, It can make people replenish without stagnating. White lentils can be used to improve spleen deficiency caused by dampness. For the condition of heavy moisture, it is often necessary to use a combination of medicines, commonly used ones such as mung beans, barley, poria, amomum villosum, etc.

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1. The lectins in white lentils are toxic to a certain extent and can be eaten safely after being cooked and heated.

2. White lentils contain relatively high purine, so patients with gout and high uric acid must eat less. People suffering from malaria should not eat white lentils.

3. People who are affected by wind evil, blazing poisonous heat, or have diarrhea due to food accumulation should not eat white lentils.

4. White lentils must be consumed in moderation (no more than 50 grams of dry product). Do not consume excessive amounts, otherwise it will cause qi stagnation and abdominal distension and pain.

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