Can bitter apricot seeds and lily bulbs be consumed together?

Under normal circumstances, almonds and lily bulbs can be consumed together, but it is important to eat them in moderation.

Almonds are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, calcium, iron, and other nutrients. Among these, unsaturated fatty acids help lower cholesterol levels, while vitamin E, an antioxidant, protects cells from damage caused by free radicals. Lily bulbs contain abundant colchicine, dietary fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. Colchicine significantly inhibits mitosis in human cells and can, to some extent, suppress the proliferation of cancer cells; dietary fiber promotes intestinal motility and helps prevent constipation.

Almonds have a bitter taste and are slightly warm in nature, entering the lung and large intestine meridians, with functions of relieving cough, alleviating asthma, moistening the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. Lily bulbs have a sweet taste and are slightly cold in nature, entering the heart and lung meridians, and can moisten the lungs to relieve coughing and clear the heart to calm the mind. When consumed together, they have a synergistic effect in moistening the lungs and relieving cough, effectively alleviating symptoms such as dry cough due to lung dryness and cough without phlegm. The vitamin E in almonds and various antioxidant substances in lily bulbs can both remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, help delay skin aging, make the skin smoother and more delicate, and contribute to beautifying and nourishing the complexion.

However, it is important to consume them in moderation, as excessive intake may lead to the release of hydrogen cyanide in the body, potentially causing poisoning. Almonds and lily bulbs can be cooked together into porridge, prepared in soups, or used in making desserts, such as almond and lily bulb porridge, stewed pears with almond and lily bulb, allowing you to enjoy delicious food while gaining health benefits.