Who cannot eat Dendrobium officinale

People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, those with damp and warm diseases that have not yet turned dry, those with allergies, pregnant women, and children should not consume Dendrobium officinale. Dendrobium officinale is slightly cold in nature and has the effect of nourishing yin and clearing heat, but it may cause discomfort or worsen existing symptoms in specific populations when taken.

1. Patients with spleen and stomach deficiency cold

Dendrobium officinale has a slight coldness, and taking it may worsen symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. This kind of people often show poor appetite, lukewarm hands and feet, and loose stools. TCM treatment should focus on warming the middle and strengthening the spleen, and can use traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Fuzi Lizhong Pill, Xiangsha Yangwei Pill, etc. according to the doctor's advice. It is recommended to choose ginger and red dates as isothermal ingredients for daily diet.

2. It is not advisable to use Dendrobium officinale for patients with damp heat constitution or in the early stage of damp heat disease who have not yet dried up. At this time, the dampness in the body has not yet turned into dryness and heat. Premature nourishing of yin may help with dampness and phlegm production, leading to severe head and body drowsiness and worsening of tongue coating. This type of population needs to be treated with moisturizing drugs such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Soft Capsules and Sanren Tang first, and then consider nourishing yin after the symptoms of dampness and heat are relieved.

3. Allergic individuals

Dendrobium officinale contains polysaccharides, and allergic individuals may experience allergic reactions such as skin itching and rash. There have been reports of cases of lip swelling and difficulty breathing after consuming dendrobium products. It is recommended that first-time consumers try a small amount first, stop using immediately if they feel uncomfortable, and seek medical attention promptly if they have severe allergies.

4. Pregnant women

Pregnant women have special physical conditions, and the cooling characteristics of Dendrobium officinale may affect fetal development. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that drugs that nourish yin and clear heat should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. If there are symptoms of yin deficiency and fire hyperactivity, a milder diet such as Broth of white fungus should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Children

Children's organs are delicate, and the nourishing yin effect of Dendrobium officinale may interfere with normal growth and development. Unless diagnosed with Yin deficiency constitution and diagnosed by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, it is generally not recommended for children to take it. Daily nutritional supplementation can be achieved through a balanced diet, and if necessary, pediatric specific preparations such as Children's Seven Star Tea Granules can be chosen.

Healthy individuals should also pay attention to moderate consumption of Dendrobium officinale. It is recommended to consume no more than 10 grams of dry products and no more than 30 grams of fresh products per day. During use, avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods, and stop immediately if gastrointestinal discomfort occurs. Chronic disease patients need to consult traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for diagnosis and treatment, and should not take it on their own for a long time. Dendrobium officinale should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning and evening, and can be combined with medicinal herbs such as wolfberry and Ophiopogon japonicus to enhance its nourishing effect. However, it should not be used with overly cold medicines such as gypsum and Anemarrhena.