As is well known, garlic is not only an excellent seasoning but also a great remedy for preventing diseases, especially for people in the north who have a habit of eating garlic. However, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, eating too much garlic is not good for the eyes. Because garlic is pungent and can damage blood, and blood nourishes the liver, and the function of vision mainly comes from the liver, there has long been a saying among the people: "Garlic has a hundred benefits but harms the eyes alone."
If you experience blurred vision and frequently have eye discharge for a period of time, you should check if you have eaten too much garlic. In addition, many people with eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis, styes, and dry eye syndrome will not have good treatment results if they do not avoid eating garlic.
So, how much garlic is appropriate to eat?
The amount of garlic to eat depends on the season, your physical constitution, and the food it is paired with, and should be determined according to your own physical condition. For example, in summer, when dampness is heavy, eating more garlic can remove dampness. However, eating a whole raw clove can easily lead to overconsumption. It is better to mash the garlic and mix it with vinegar, which can prevent excessive intake while also adding flavor and preventing diseases. But in autumn, the weather is dry and it is easy to get "heatiness," so it is not a good season for eating garlic, and it is best to eat less.
In addition, people with yin deficiency and night sweats, or with excessive liver heat, should also eat less garlic, otherwise it is easy to cause "heatiness". It is worth reminding that after eating garlic, do not drink tea, especially for people with a weak stomach, as it can easily cause stomach pain.