Three Types of People Who Should Avoid Eating Lily Bulbs

May 21, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Generally, there is no saying that three specific types of people should avoid eating lily bulbs; however, individuals with wind-cold cough, those with cold-induced loose stools, and patients with kidney yang deficiency should avoid consuming lily bulbs. Wind-cold cough is usually caused by invasion of wind-cold pathogens into the body. Since lily bulbs have a slightly cold medicinal property and affect the lung meridian, people with wind-cold cough should avoid them to prevent worsening of cough symptoms and increased difficulty in treatment.

Generally, there is no specific mention of "three types of people who should not eat lily bulbs," but individuals with wind-cold cough, those with spleen deficiency and loose stools, and patients with kidney yang deficiency should avoid consuming lily bulbs. The detailed explanations are as follows:
  1. Individuals with wind-cold cough
  Wind-cold cough is usually caused by invasion of wind-cold pathogens into the body. Lily bulb has a slightly cold medicinal property and affects the lung meridian. Therefore, individuals with wind-cold cough should avoid consuming lily bulbs, as it may worsen cough symptoms and increase treatment difficulty.
  2. Individuals with spleen deficiency and loose stools (zhong han)
  Zhong han typically refers to deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, which can impair the spleen's function in transforming and transporting body fluids, leading to loose stools. Since lily bulb is slightly cold in nature, consuming it may exacerbate the condition in individuals with spleen deficiency and loose stools.
  3. Patients with kidney yang deficiency
  Kidney yang deficiency refers to insufficient yang energy in the kidneys, which may cause symptoms such as sensitivity to cold and cold limbs—signs of deficiency-cold. As lily bulb is slightly cold in nature, its consumption by patients with kidney yang deficiency may aggravate these deficiency-cold symptoms.
  In addition to the above groups, individuals allergic to lily bulbs or those with weak spleen and stomach should also avoid consuming them. Lily bulb is a substance used both as food and medicine, known for its effects of calming the mind, nourishing yin, and moistening the lungs. If consumption of lily bulb is needed, it should be done under medical guidance to prevent adverse reactions due to improper use.