Can I eat garlic if my stomach is not good

It is generally not recommended to eat garlic when the stomach is not good. Garlic is highly stimulating and may exacerbate gastrointestinal discomfort, but for those with a cold constitution, consuming small amounts or cooked food may have a certain relieving effect. Gastrointestinal dysfunction may be related to factors such as improper diet and chronic gastritis. It is recommended to adjust diet according to specific symptoms. Garlic contains active ingredients such as allicin, which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects on healthy individuals. However, the spicy stimulation of raw garlic can directly affect the gastrointestinal mucosa. People with gastrointestinal weakness are prone to heartburn, bloating, or diarrhea after consumption, especially during acute gastroenteritis and gastric ulcer attacks, which should be strictly avoided. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that garlic has a warm and pungent nature, and excessive consumption can lead to dampness and heat, which may worsen diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and dampness. When some individuals with a deficiency cold constitution experience stomach pain and loss of appetite, a small amount of garlic can be cooked and served with meals. Cooked garlic has reduced irritability, and its warming and dispersing properties can help improve indigestion. But attention should be paid to observing the body's reaction. If symptoms such as acid reflux and bowel sounds occur, they should be stopped immediately. Patients with gastrointestinal surgery recovery period and irritable bowel syndrome need to be more cautious.

During gastrointestinal discomfort, it is recommended to choose millet porridge, yam isothermal and digestible food to avoid spicy and raw cold. It can be combined with moxibustion at the Zhongwan acupoint or clockwise massage of the abdomen to promote peristalsis. If the symptoms persist for more than three days or are accompanied by vomiting blood, black stool, and other symptoms, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly to investigate emergencies such as gastrointestinal bleeding. Daily diet should be regular, and attention should be paid to keeping the abdomen warm. Those with weak spleen and stomach can take traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Xiangsha Yangwei Pill as instructed by the doctor.