From a medical point of view, general Chinese medicine pays attention to the compatibility of food, while western medicine does not pay much attention to it, as long as it is not toxic. Pigeons and leeks can be eaten at the same time. Both are warming tonics.

Leek contains more sulfide, protein, sugar, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C and a small amount of trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Volatile essential oils and sulfides in Chinese chives are helpful for regulating liver qi, stimulating appetite and enhancing digestive function. Leek can't be eaten with beef. Beef has the functions of invigorating spleen and stomach, benefiting qi and blood, strengthening bones and muscles, resolving phlegm and calming wind. But both of them are hot foods, which are easy to get angry or induce chronic diseases or other diseases. Leek should not be eaten with spinach. Leek and spinach are both ingredients with high oxalic acid content, while spinach is sweet and cool, which has the effect of moistening intestines. Eating together is easy to cause diarrhea. Many wine lovers like to mix wine with leeks, but both leeks and wine have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. If eaten together, it will cause excessive internal heat, indigestion, and accelerated blood flow, leading to rapid heartbeat, dizziness, chest tightness and other discomfort. It will also burden all aspects of the body and cause gastroenteritis discomfort. Leek can cure diseases, and it can treat heatstroke coma by pounding juice into the nose with leek. Roast leek on the fire and rub it on the affected area to treat urticaria. Leek contains a lot of dietary fiber, which has obvious curative effect on colon cancer.