What is incompatible with Cordyceps?
Jan 15, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Cordyceps usually refers to Cordyceps sinensis. Under normal circumstances, Cordyceps sinensis may interact with tea, mung beans, white radish, chili peppers, pomelo, and other substances. If necessary, it is recommended to consult a physician. Tea contains large amounts of tea polyphenols, which may react with the active ingredients in Cordyceps sinensis and thereby reduce its medicinal effects. Therefore, it should not be consumed together with tea.
Cordyceps generally refers to Cordyceps sinensis. Under normal circumstances, Cordyceps sinensis may be incompatible with tea, mung beans, white radish, chili peppers, pomelo, and other foods. If necessary, it is recommended to consult a physician for advice. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Tea
Tea contains large amounts of polyphenols, which may react with the active ingredients in Cordyceps sinensis, thereby reducing its medicinal effectiveness. Therefore, it should not be consumed together with tea.
2. Mung Beans
Mung beans have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, lowering blood pressure, and reducing lipids, but they can inhibit the absorption of trace elements in Cordyceps sinensis, thereby reducing its efficacy. In addition, the mung bean skins may also affect the release and absorption of Cordyceps sinensis components in the body.
3. White Radish
White radish is rich in vitamin C and fiber, and has properties that accelerate gastrointestinal digestion. However, Cordyceps sinensis needs to be slowly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract to fully exert its medicinal effects. The carminative effect of white radish may interfere with the absorption of nutrients from Cordyceps sinensis.
4. Chili Peppers
Chili peppers are spicy and stimulating foods. Cordyceps sinensis is primarily used for nourishing and regulating the body, while spicy foods tend to cause excessive internal heat, which may conflict with the nourishing properties of Cordyceps sinensis, leading to physical discomfort such as dry mouth, sore throat, and other symptoms.
5. Pomelo
Pomelo is an acidic and cold-natured fruit. Cordyceps sinensis has a warm nature, and consuming it together with acidic or cold foods may cause indigestion, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. At the same time, acidic and cold foods may inhibit the activity of some components in Cordyceps sinensis, affecting its nourishing effects.
Although the above-mentioned foods are considered incompatible with Cordyceps sinensis, when properly combined and consumed in moderation, they will not immediately cause serious adverse reactions.
