Because dodder can be prepared in various ways, tastes delicious and has strong therapeutic effects, and the preparation method is relatively simple, it is also loved by many people and is regarded as a frequent visitor on the dining table. However, dodder also has some dietary taboos. It is important to clarify these food taboos for us to eat them correctly. Let us find out below.
Generally speaking, dodder does not have too many side effects, and there are relatively few taboos for consumption. Therefore, in our daily life, we only need to pay attention to the dosage and usage, and there is no need to worry too much.
Food combination: Since Cuscuta Pills are a traditional Chinese medicine, you need to pay attention to your diet. It is best not to eat some foods that will affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine. Foods such as strong tea, radishes, raw and cold foods, spicy foods, greasy foods, and fishy foods contain substances that will weaken the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine or even have counterproductive effects, so you need to be careful when eating them.
Dosage: Generally speaking, the normal dosage of dodder is 6 to 12 grams at a time. It is best not to eat too much at a time to avoid symptoms such as dryness and heat, which may endanger your own health.
Contraindicated groups: Pregnant women, people with hemorrhage, people with strong yang, dry stools, fire in the kidneys, and fire due to yin deficiency are not suitable for eating dodder. If you consume it, it may aggravate your own symptoms and be detrimental to your health.