On April 2nd, it was reported that eating spring vegetables is a common practice in many regions during the spring season, such as Chinese toon shoots, bamboo shoots, sweet fern, shepherd's purse, etc. Some people even take up tools to forage wild vegetables. However, it's crucial to note that foraging and consuming wild vegetables carries significant risks.
Recently on social media, many young bloggers have been sharing their experiences of foraging wild vegetables, including shepherd's purse, dandelions, wild celery, and various other spring greens. However, consuming these wild vegetables excessively can pose health risks to the human body, with some even being toxic.
According to reports, a middle-aged woman in Hangzhou fell ill after eating the shepherd's purse she had dug up herself for a week. She began vomiting blood and fainting, only to discover at the hospital that she had developed gastric ulcers and suffered acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Doctors revealed that her stomach was not in good condition to begin with, as she had inflammation and erosion. Combined with her recent consumption of large amounts of shepherd's purse, bamboo shoots, and Chinese sweet grass, all high-fiber foods, her stomach lining was easily damaged, exacerbating digestive tract diseases and leading to severe gastrointestinal bleeding.
The physician emphasizes that while these foods may be delicious, they should not be consumed excessively by patients with conditions such as erosive gastritis, cirrhosis, esophageal varices, and peptic ulcers.
Furthermore, certain wild vegetables also contain trace amounts of natural toxins, such as bracken ferns. Improper cooking or consuming large quantities at once may lead to poisoning.
