Can I drink mung bean water while taking medication?

Generally, whether mung beans can be consumed during medication depends on the type of medication being taken and the individual's health condition. The specific analysis is as follows:

When taking warm- or hot-natured medications, it is usually acceptable to consume mung beans in moderation if accompanied by symptoms of internal heat (such as sore throat or irritability). Mung beans are sweet in taste and cold in nature, and have effects of clearing heat, relieving summer heat, promoting urination, and detoxification. They can help balance discomforts such as dry mouth and sore throat that may result from warm-natured medications, without interfering with the primary therapeutic effects of these drugs. Additionally, they may assist in alleviating excess internal heat and improve comfort during treatment.

However, it is not recommended to consume mung beans when taking tonifying medicines, antihypertensive drugs, hypoglycemic agents, or similar medications. Certain components in mung beans may affect the absorption rate and efficacy of these drugs, potentially reducing their effectiveness. Individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold or those prone to diarrhea should avoid consuming mung beans even when taking other types of medication, as the cold nature of mung beans may increase gastrointestinal burden and lead to bloating, diarrhea, or other digestive discomforts.

To ensure safety, it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist before consuming mung beans during medication, especially for individuals undergoing long-term treatment or taking multiple medications simultaneously. When including mung beans in the daily diet, attention should also be paid to one's constitution and overall health status—moderate consumption is recommended, avoiding excessive intake at one time.