Why does eating locust flowers cause dizziness?

Dizziness after consuming locust flowers may be caused by excessive consumption, eating on an empty stomach, individual sensitivity, low blood pressure, or low blood sugar. Appropriate measures can be taken based on specific circumstances. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to promptly visit a hospital and follow medical advice for treatment.

1. Excessive consumption: Locust flowers are rich in dietary fiber and other substances. Overconsumption may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, impair digestion, and lead to relatively insufficient blood supply to the brain, causing dizziness. Consumption should be stopped temporarily, and abdominal massage may be performed to aid digestion. Subsequently, intake of locust flowers should be reasonably controlled to avoid excessive consumption again.

2. Eating on an empty stomach: In an empty stomach state, components in locust flowers may strongly stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing spasms and interfering with normal circulation and energy supply, resulting in dizziness. Consuming some easily digestible foods, such as bread or biscuits, may alleviate gastrointestinal irritation and reduce dizziness symptoms.

3. Individual sensitivity: Some people are more sensitive to certain components in locust flowers. After consumption, the body may experience a stress reaction that stimulates the nervous system, causing dizziness. Locust flower consumption should be stopped immediately, and drinking more water may help promote metabolism of the components. Symptoms usually gradually subside after rest.

4. Low blood pressure: Locust flowers have a certain vasodilatory effect. Individuals with inherently low blood pressure may experience further vasodilation and a drop in blood pressure after consumption, leading to dizziness. Symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, and visual darkening. It is recommended to use medications such as Shengmai Yin oral liquid, Astragalus Extract oral liquid, or Compound Ejiao Jiang under a doctor's guidance to alleviate discomfort.

5. Low blood sugar: Locust flowers are rapidly digested and absorbed, consuming excessive energy and causing a rapid drop in blood sugar levels, resulting in hypoglycemia. Symptoms include dizziness, palpitations, hand tremors, and cold sweats. Patients may use medications such as glucose injection, mannitol injection, or glucagon injection under a doctor's guidance to improve symptoms.

In daily life, attention should be paid to moderate consumption of locust flowers, and individuals should understand their own health status to avoid consuming foods that may cause discomfort.