Usually eat willow, actually is willow sprouts, as a common food, there is no drug contraindication, but weak digestion, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and other thyroid diseases patients should not eat more. Usually eat willow, is actually willow buds, willow buds can be cold, quick fried. You can also make tea to drink, some of the nutrients in the water buds can penetrate the water to supplement the daily needs. Willow sprouts contain more ellagic acid, it is best to blanch with water before eating, so that the ellagic acid can be dissolved in the water to reduce the stimulation of the stomach. Ellagic acid, if not removed, produces calcium ellagic acid and iron ellagic acid, which is not conducive to the absorption of these two nutrients, and at the same time, for those with weak digestive function may trigger gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and so on. Each 100 grams of willow sprouts contains 1 mg of iodine, many times more than ordinary food, can help the body supplement iodine; but hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and other thyroid diseases patients should not eat more.