Can I drink碎银子 (Sui Yin Zi) if I have a sensitive stomach?
May 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
"Crushed silver" refers to ripe Pu'er tea. People with poor stomach health can moderately drink ripe Pu'er tea. However, if they are currently taking medication, it is not recommended. Since ripe Pu'er tea undergoes a pile fermentation process, it has relatively low irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Once the tea leaves enter the stomach, they can form a protective film that prevents gastric acid from damaging the gastric mucosa.
"Sui Yin Zi" refers to ripe Pu-erh tea. People with poor stomach health may moderately consume ripe Pu-erh tea. However, if they are currently taking medication, it is not recommended. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Permissible
Since ripe Pu-erh tea undergoes a pile fermentation process, it has relatively low irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Once consumed, ripe Pu-erh tea leaves can form a protective film in the stomach, preventing gastric acid from damaging the gastric mucosa. Drinking moderate amounts of ripe Pu-erh tea appropriately can help nourish and protect the stomach.
2. Not recommended
However, when drinking ripe Pu-erh tea, one should avoid consumption if currently taking medications. Ripe Pu-erh tea may counteract the effects of certain medicines, and drinking it during medication could potentially reduce the treatment efficacy.
When consuming ripe Pu-erh tea daily, avoid using excessive amounts of tea leaves to prevent nervous system overstimulation. Additionally, drinking ripe Pu-erh tea on an empty stomach may increase the burden on gastrointestinal function and possibly interfere with recovery from stomach conditions.
