2. Pine nuts can be eaten raw or cooked. Under normal circumstances, pine nuts that are not germinated or moldy can be eaten raw. But different varieties of pine nuts will have different reactions if eaten too much raw. For example, if Korean pine seeds are eaten raw, they will feel dizzy if they are eaten too much, which is what we commonly call "topping", while if they are eaten too much, Chinese pine will feel bitter. It should be noted that raw pine nuts with buds are not edible. Patients with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and excessive phlegm should keep a distance from pine nuts. In addition, pine nuts are oily, and eating too much will increase body fat. In rare cases, pine nuts can cause people's taste confusion, producing a bitter or metallic taste, which usually produces symptoms 1-3 days after eating, lasting for several days or weeks.