Can people with phlegm-dampness and spleen deficiency eat hawthorn?
Disease description:
I recently bought some hawthorns, but last week I was diagnosed with phlegm-dampness and spleen deficiency. Can someone with phlegm-dampness and spleen deficiency eat hawthorn?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Phlegm-dampness due to spleen deficiency can generally be managed with moderate consumption of hawthorn. Hawthorn helps promote qi circulation, resolve blood stasis, and aid digestion by eliminating food stagnation. When symptoms of phlegm-dampness caused by spleen deficiency occur,适量 eating hawthorn may help enhance gastrointestinal motility and improve digestion. It is recommended to avoid excessively greasy and cold-natured foods during this condition.
