Who cannot eat shepherd's purse and boiled eggs

Boiled eggs with shepherd's purse are not suitable for everyone to consume. People with allergies, spleen and stomach deficiency cold, history of kidney stones, pregnant women, and those taking anticoagulant drugs should be cautious or avoid consumption.

1. Allergic constitution

Shepherd's purse contains various plant proteins and volatile components, which may induce allergic reactions. People who are allergic to Asteraceae plants such as dandelion and chrysanthemum may experience allergic symptoms such as skin itching and lip swelling after consuming shepherd's purse. The egg white protein in eggs is also a common allergen, and the combination of the two may increase the risk of allergies. People with allergies should undergo a small amount of testing on their first attempt and stop immediately if they experience discomfort.

2. Spleen and stomach deficiency cold

Shepherd's purse is cold in nature, and excessive consumption may worsen symptoms of deficiency cold such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. People with weak spleen and stomach often experience loss of appetite and loose stools. Consuming cool ingredients can damage spleen yang. Although eggs have a flat nature, they are difficult to digest after cooking, and consuming them with shepherd's purse may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. For this group of people, it is recommended to choose yam and ginger as substitutes for isothermal tonics.

3. History of kidney stones

Shepherd's purse has a high content of oxalic acid, which can easily form calcium oxalate crystals when combined with calcium in eggs. Long term consumption of calcium oxalate stones, especially in patients with kidney stones, may promote stone enlargement. Common clinical stone attacks are accompanied by symptoms such as lower back pain and hematuria. This group of people should control their intake of high oxalate foods and blanch shepherd's purse to reduce oxalate before cooking.

4. Pregnant women

shepherd's purse has a slight blood activating effect, which traditional medicine believes may stimulate uterine smooth muscle. Pregnant women have special physical conditions, and excessive consumption poses potential risks. Eggs that are not thoroughly cooked may carry Salmonella, posing a threat to fetal health. Improper diet during pregnancy may lead to symptoms of threatened miscarriage such as abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. It is recommended to choose safer vegetables such as spinach.

5. Taking anticoagulant drugs

Shepherd's purse is rich in vitamin K, which may counteract the effects of anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin. During the use of anticoagulants in patients with cardiovascular disease, excessive intake of vitamin K can lead to abnormal fluctuations in prothrombin time. Unstable INR values are commonly observed in clinical monitoring, which may increase the risk of thrombosis or bleeding. This group of people should maintain a stable intake of vitamin K and avoid sudden increases or decreases in green leafy vegetables such as shepherd's purse.

As a traditional dietary therapy, boiled eggs with shepherd's purse can help supplement vitamins and protein for healthy individuals when consumed in moderation. Individuals with special constitutions should pay attention to observing their reactions after consumption and seek medical attention promptly if they experience discomfort. Daily diet should be adjusted according to the constitution. Millet porridge can be used to maintain the gastrointestinal tract for those with weak spleen and stomach. People with kidney stones should drink more water to promote metabolism. When cooking, thoroughly clean and blanch shepherd's purse, and cook eggs until the yolk solidifies, which can effectively reduce potential risks.