What are the dietary禁忌 (restrictions) when drinking Chinese herbal medicine?

When taking traditional Chinese medicine, to ensure the effectiveness of the medication and maintain health, the following dietary restrictions should be followed: 1. Avoid fishy, cold, raw, and greasy foods: Such as seafood, bitter melon, and fatty meats, which may trigger allergic reactions or damage the spleen and stomach, affecting drug absorption. 2. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods: Spices such as chili peppers and pepper can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa and interfere with the effects of the medication. 3. Avoid strong tea and alcoholic beverages: Tannic acid in strong tea may react with components of the herbal medicine, reducing its effectiveness; alcohol irritates the gastrointestinal tract and decreases drug efficacy. 4. Avoid certain specific foods: For example, radishes may neutralize the medicinal effects, mung beans have detoxifying properties, and milk can interfere with drug absorption. 5. Pay attention to medication timing: For instance, heat-clearing, blood-cooling, and yin-nourishing herbs should not be taken with spicy foods; tonic medicines are best taken on an empty stomach. 6. Other considerations: Avoid adding sugar or other medications to traditional Chinese herbal remedies, as this may hinder their effectiveness.