Which vegetables should not be eaten with shingles?

In the context of traditional Chinese medicine, patients with herpes zoster virus mainly develop the condition due to emotional distress, prolonged stagnation transforming into fire, and subsequent invasion by external pathogenic factors. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid eating vegetables such as taro, spinach, and peas, which may obstruct qi and blood circulation and thereby worsen pain. Additionally, during treatment, patients should also avoid spicy and stimulating foods, as well as smoking and drinking alcohol, to prevent internal heat accumulation that could exacerbate symptoms.