Many young people have also begun to embark on the road of health care, carry health care herbal tea with them every day, and drink 2 to 3 cups from time to time. Although the side effects of Chinese medicine are small, not allopathic, overdose but will hurt the body, increase the burden on vital organs, and even affect the physique.
What are the dangers of taking Chinese medicine indiscriminately?
1. Harm to the liver
No matter what kind of drugs are metabolized and decomposed by the liver, abusing Chinese medicine is bound to harm the liver. In particular, a prolonged overdose of Cigarettes, Phellodendron, Ginger, Radix et Rhizoma, etc. can easily lead to liver damage and even liver failure. Once nausea and vomiting, generalized weakness, pain in the liver area, yellowing of the skin, etc. occur during the use of drugs, you should go to the hospital early to do liver function tests.
2. Destruction of kidney function
The kidneys are the most important excretory organ, and drugs are excreted by the kidneys, so drug abuse can also harm the kidneys, especially Chinese medicines containing aristolochic acid, such as Fangji and Guanmutong, which can destroy kidney function. If the number of urination increases or decreases significantly, there is too much foam in the excreted urine, and the color of urine deepens during taking Chinese medicine, you should have a kidney function test in time.
3. Harming the stomach and intestines
Some bitter-cold and mineral Chinese medicines can harm the stomach and intestines, such as Huanglian, rhubarb, and gypsum. These medicines should be taken after meals to reduce the damage to the stomach and intestines.
Which Chinese medicines should not be taken indiscriminately?
1. Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba products are usually used to prevent cardiovascular diseases, but fresh ginkgo biloba water should not be consumed directly. The fat-soluble components, such as flavonoids and lactones, are difficult to soak out with water. Ginkgo biloba contains more toxic components, which can produce immunotoxicity, hypersensitivity toxicity, and cytotoxicity, soaking water is bound to affect health.
2. Astragalus
The role of astragalus is to replenish the qi, which can relieve the spleen qi deficiency caused by the poor mental state, stomach distension, and body wasting. But drinking for a long time may cause loss of appetite and high blood pressure, affecting the health of the spleen and stomach. Those who are prone to fire, white tongue, and indigestion can not use astragalus, so as not to aggravate the symptoms.
3. Dendrobium
Dendrobium slightly cold can play the effect of nourishing yin and producing fluid, reducing mouth and tongue sores, gum swelling, stomach pain, appetite and dry throat, and other symptoms. However, dendrobium is only suitable for the Yin deficiency body, and not for other body types.
4. Rose or lingzhi
Rose and lingzhi are warm, and those who are hot in constitution often drink them undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire, which will easily lead to a fire.
Warm Tips
In general, the role of Chinese medicine is to treat diseases, as long as the correct use of medicine under the guidance of Chinese medicine, then you can circumvent adverse reactions. Although some herbs are toxic, professional concoctions and preparation can reduce their risk, so you cannot pick or buy fresh herbs by yourself.