Is matsutake mushroom considered a "trigger food"?

Morel mushrooms are generally considered a "trigger food" (a type of food that may provoke or worsen certain health conditions), typically possessing high nutritional value and unique medicinal properties. A detailed analysis is as follows:

Morel mushrooms are rich in various nutrients, including coarse fiber, carbohydrates, multiple amino acids, and crude protein. They also offer health benefits such as strengthening the body, improving stomach function, relieving pain, regulating qi flow, resolving phlegm, and expelling parasites. However, since morels are a type of fungus, they may trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate existing medical conditions after consumption. Therefore, they are classified as a "trigger food." For example, consuming morel mushrooms when suffering from spleen and stomach weakness or diarrhea may increase the digestive burden on the gastrointestinal tract or stimulate intestinal motility, thereby worsening symptoms.

When eating morel mushrooms, it is advisable to avoid excessive intake at one time to prevent discomfort or adverse reactions.