When taking medication, it is not advisable to consume certain foods to avoid reducing the drug's effectiveness or exacerbating the condition. When taking traditional Chinese medicine to clear internal heat, it is not advisable to eat "heaty" foods such as scallions, garlic, pepper, lamb, and dog meat. When taking traditional Chinese medicine to treat "cold syndromes", one should avoid eating raw and cold foods. If taboo foods are consumed while taking these medications, the therapeutic effect will be poor or even have the opposite effect.
1. Ginkgo
Ginkgo is a common food in New Year snack platters. It has a tender and fresh taste and possesses both cosmetic and medicinal value. However, it should not be eaten in excess because the kernel contains ginkgolic acid and ginkgotoxin, which can irritate the skin and gastrointestinal mucosa. Consuming too much ginkgolic acid can lead to poisoning. All parts of the ginkgo nut, especially ginkgolic acid, can inhibit the growth of *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* and have varying inhibitory effects on many bacteria and skin fungi in vitro, but excessive consumption can lead to poisoning.
2. Nuts
Nuts are a healthy snack rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid. However, many nuts can become toxic if they are not properly processed or are improperly stored and grow mold (Aspergillus flavus). Hydrogen cyanide separates into cyanide ions in the human body, which can bind to iron in cytochrome oxidase, disrupting its function of transporting oxygen.
3. Green Beans
Stir-fried green beans, I believe everyone is very familiar with this dish. Some people like to blanch green beans in boiling water at home first, then stir-fry them over high heat. This method indeed makes them look vibrant green and taste crisp, but be careful of poisoning after eating! Raw green beans contain saponins, which are irritating to the gastrointestinal tract.
4. Spinach
Vibrant green and tender spinach has always been a tasty vegetable choice for gatherings. Nutritious spinach contains a large amount of oxalic acid. Oxalic acid combines with calcium to form insoluble calcium oxalate, which is not beneficial for patients with kidney stones or those with excessive uric acid. Oxalic acid is not easily broken down in the human body and is not conducive to maintaining the acid-base balance of the blood.