Q Are there specific foods I should avoid while taking a seasonal tonic?
A Cold foods, greasy foods, and raw foods can interfere with the digestion and absorption of the tonic, so it's best to avoid them.
Detailed Answer
The general rule while taking herbal medicine is to avoid foods that burden the digestive system. Cold drinks and ice cream weaken Spleen-Stomach function, greasy food creates dampness and phlegm that reduces the tonic's effectiveness, and raw foods like raw fish or oysters can also irritate digestion.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Fully absorbing the benefits of a tonic requires a healthy Spleen and Stomach. Rather than restricting many foods, it's usually enough to be cautious with cold, greasy, and strongly stimulating foods. It's also best to avoid coffee for about an hour before and after taking the tonic.
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