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What is incompatible with Tianma (Gastrodia elata)?

Jan 09, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, gastrodia (Tianma) is incompatible with persimmons, chicken meat, crabs, pork liver, hawthorn, and other substances. Medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a physician. Persimmons are rich in tannic acid, while gastrodia contains various sugar components. When consumed together, tannic acid may interact with the sugar components in gastrodia, potentially forming indigestible precipitates that can lead to indigestion.

Generally speaking, Gastrodia (Tianma) is incompatible with persimmons, chicken meat, crabs, pork liver, hawthorn, and other substances. Medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a physician. A detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Persimmon

Persimmons are rich in tannic acid, while Gastrodia contains various sugar components. When consumed together, the tannic acid may interact with the sugar components in Gastrodia, forming indigestible precipitates that may lead to indigestion.

2. Chicken

Chicken is warm in nature and has functions of warming the middle jiao, replenishing vital energy, and nourishing blood. Its properties are incompatible with those of Gastrodia. Consuming them together may cause discomfort symptoms such as diarrhea and stomach pain, and may also counteract each other's therapeutic effects.

3. Crab

Crabs may affect the body's absorption of Gastrodia. Additionally, their combined cold nature may lead to excessive internal cold, causing discomfort symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

4. Pork Liver

Certain components in Gastrodia may react with iron, forming complexes that are difficult for the body to absorb, thereby affecting iron absorption and utilization, and potentially impacting health.

5. Hawthorn

Gastrodia contains various active ingredients, such as gastrodin and polysaccharides, which are prone to decomposition in acidic environments, thereby reducing their efficacy. Therefore, Gastrodia should not be consumed together with hawthorn, to avoid compromising its pharmacological effects.

Although the above foods and drugs are incompatible with Gastrodia, it is not absolutely forbidden to consume them together. In daily diets, the appropriate combination of these foods should be determined according to individual constitution, health status, and medical advice.

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