Who can't eat licorice, mung beans, licorice to detoxify everything

Licorice and mung bean licorice soup are not suitable for all people to take. People with spleen and stomach deficiency cold, hypokalemia, pregnant women, hypertensive patients, and those who are allergic to the ingredients should use them with caution or avoid them. Licorice has a mild and sweet taste, while mung beans have a cold nature. Although the combination of the two has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, it may cause adverse reactions in specific physical conditions or disease states.

1. Patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold

Long term or excessive use of licorice may worsen spleen deficiency symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Green beans are cold in nature and may still irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa when combined with licorice. For this group of people, it is recommended to use stir fried licorice instead of raw licorice, or to combine it with ginger and jujube as a medium temperature ingredient.

II. Hypokalemia patients

Glycyrrhetinic acid has aldosterone like effects, which may exacerbate potassium ion loss and cause symptoms such as muscle weakness and arrhythmia. Blood potassium levels need to be monitored, and if necessary, potassium containing Chinese herbal medicines such as Huangqi and Schisandra should be used in combination.

III. Pregnant Women

Glycyrrhetinic acid in licorice may affect hormone balance in the body, and excessive intake in early pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage. The cold nature of mung beans may also cause uterine contractions. It is recommended to use peaceful ingredients such as goji berries and lilies as substitutes for detoxification.

IV. In patients with hypertension [SEP], glycyrrhizic acid can cause water and sodium retention, leading to increased blood pressure, and has an antagonistic effect with antihypertensive drugs. If this group of people need detoxification, they can choose compatibility schemes with blood pressure lowering effects such as summer grass and chrysanthemum.

V. Allergic constitution

Some people may be allergic to glycyrrhizin or mung bean protein, and may experience reactions such as rash and laryngeal edema. The first dose should be tested, and patients with a history of allergies can use honeysuckle, Forsythia suspensa, and other alternatives to detoxify. When using Licorice Green Bean Soup for detoxification, it is recommended to first differentiate the constitution and take it continuously for no more than 7 days. During use, avoid eating raw, cold, greasy foods. If symptoms such as palpitations and swelling occur, stop immediately. Chronic disease patients and elderly people should use it in combination under the guidance of a physician, and should not blindly believe in the saying "detoxify everything". Urgent and severe cases such as heavy metal poisoning should seek medical attention in a timely manner.