How long after eating too many green onions can one eat waxberries?
Jun 18, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
If a large amount of scallions is consumed, or if gastrointestinal digestive function is weak or there is existing gastrointestinal disease, the time required to digest the bayberry (waxberry) may be longer, such as 1 to 2 hours after consuming scallions. In these situations, the digestion of scallions in the stomach and intestines may take more time. If bayberries are consumed too early, their acidic components might interact with the irritant substances in scallions, potentially causing discomfort such as bloating and acid reflux. It is advisable to wait until the scallions are mostly digested before eating bayberries.
Generally, you can eat waxberries half an hour to two hours after consuming scallions. The detailed analysis is as follows:
If a large quantity of scallions was consumed, or if you have weak gastrointestinal digestion or existing gastrointestinal diseases, you may need to wait longer before eating waxberries, such as one to two hours after consuming scallions. In these cases, the digestion of scallions in the gastrointestinal tract is prolonged. If waxberries are eaten too soon, their acidic components might interact with the irritants in scallions, potentially causing discomfort such as abdominal distension and acid reflux. It is advisable to wait until the scallions are mostly digested before consuming waxberries.
If only a small amount of scallions was consumed, and if gastrointestinal function is healthy with no bodily abnormalities, you may be able to eat waxberries sooner, such as half an hour to one hour after consuming scallions. In this case, the small quantity of scallions will have undergone initial digestion in the stomach, and waiting half an hour to an hour before eating waxberries minimizes their mutual effects in the gastrointestinal tract. However, it is still recommended to consume them separately to reduce the burden on the digestive system.
Adjust the interval according to your own digestion condition, avoid consuming excessive scallions or waxberries at once. If gastrointestinal discomfort occurs, stop consumption and observe your body's reaction.
