Who cannot eat licorice kumquat

People with yin deficiency and fire hyperactivity, pregnant women, hypertension patients, diabetes patients and renal insufficiency should not eat licorice kumquat. Licorice kumquat is made from licorice and kumquat, and has the effects of regulating qi, resolving phlegm, stopping cough, and relieving asthma. However, some people may experience worsening symptoms or adverse reactions after consuming it.

1. Individuals with Yin deficiency and excessive fire

Individuals with Yin deficiency and excessive fire often experience symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue, hot flashes, and night sweats due to insufficient Yin fluid in their bodies. Licorice is warm in nature and sweet in taste, which may promote deficiency fire in the body, exacerbate symptoms such as restlessness in the five hearts, insomnia, and frequent dreams. If this type of population needs to moisten the lungs and relieve cough, they can choose nourishing yin herbs such as Ophiopogon japonicus and Polygonatum sibiricum as tea drinks.

2. Pregnant women

Glycyrrhizic acid in licorice may affect water and sodium metabolism in the body, increasing the risk of gestational edema. The acidic components of kumquat may stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa and induce vomiting during pregnancy. When pregnant women have a cough, it is recommended to use a mild diet such as rock sugar stewed snow pear instead.

III. In patients with hypertension [SEP], glycyrrhetinic acid in glycyrrhiza has an aldosterone like effect, which may cause water and sodium retention, leading to increased blood pressure. Long term use may counteract the effects of antihypertensive drugs and increase symptoms such as palpitations and dizziness. When hypertensive patients need to control their blood pressure, medicinal and edible materials such as chrysanthemum and cassia seed can be used.

IV. diabetes patients

Glycyrrhizin, the sweet component of liquorice, is about 50 times sweeter than sucrose, and kumquat pulp contains more fructose. The combination of the two may interfere with blood glucose monitoring and exacerbate insulin resistance. When diabetic patients experience dry throat, it is recommended to choose sugar free fat sea lozenges and other substitutes.

V. Renal insufficiency

The potassium excretion effect of licorice may exacerbate electrolyte imbalance, and the organic acids in kumquat may increase renal metabolic burden. People with reduced kidney function are prone to limb swelling and decreased urine output after consumption. Daily maintenance can use water permeable ingredients such as Poria cocos and Coix seed. Special populations should consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner before consuming licorice kumquat, and use it according to the differentiation of constitution. Healthy individuals should also avoid long-term overdose, and it is recommended to consume continuously for no more than 7 days. Stop immediately if discomfort such as bloating and acid reflux occurs during use, and observe changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, and other indicators. Daily health care can be combined with moderate exercise, such as Eight Section Brocade, Tai Chi and other soothing exercises, to help regulate qi flow.