Can you eat onions?

Patients can eat onion in moderation during taking Chinese medicine.

onion is a common vegetable with high nutritional value and rich vitamins and cellulose. Patients can eat onion in moderation during taking Chinese medicine, which can supplement energy, regulate immune function and enhance disease resistance. However, patients should not eat onion in large quantities, especially raw onion, so as not to stimulate gastrointestinal tract and affect absorption and utilization of Chinese medicine, which is not conducive to recovery of the disease.

Patients should choose to eat light and digestible foods during taking Chinese medicine. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Do not eat spicy and cold foods.