In recent years, it has become fashionable to drink Chinese herbal medicine, and many people like to mix Chinese medicine and alcohol to get better health benefits. However, doctors caution that not all Chinese medicines are suitable for soaking wine, especially some Chinese medicines with the risk of liver and kidney damage, and that soaking wine with caution may cause adverse effects on health. This article will introduce four types of Chinese medicine and remind everyone to use it with caution to avoid damage to the liver and kidneys.
First of all, some herbs carry a risk of liver damage. For example, Bupleurum is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine that has the effects of relieving the surface, soothing the liver, and regulating menstruation. However, after soaking in the wine, the active ingredients in it will interact with the alcohol, increasing the burden on the liver, and long-term consumption may lead to liver damage. Similarly, angelica is also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effect of tonifying blood and regulating menstruation. However, after Angelica is soaked in wine, the active ingredients in it will accelerate the metabolism of alcohol, increase the burden on the liver, and easily lead to liver damage. Therefore, people with liver disease should be cautious about using these herbs to soak in wine, so as not to increase the burden on the liver and damage the liver health.
Secondly, some TCMs carry a risk of kidney damage. For example, Poria cocos is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine that has diuretic and swelling effects. However, after Poria cocos is soaked in wine, the active ingredients in it will interact with alcohol, increasing the burden on the kidneys, and long-term consumption may lead to kidney damage. Similarly, yam is also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effect of tonifying the kidney and benefiting the essence. However, after the yam is soaked in wine, the active ingredients in it will accelerate the metabolism of alcohol, increase the burden on the kidneys, and easily lead to kidney damage. Therefore, people with kidney disease should be cautious about using these herbs to soak in wine, so as not to increase the burden on the kidneys and damage kidney health.
In addition, some Chinese herbs may also interact with alcohol and produce adverse effects. For example, astragalus is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine that has the effect of replenishing qi and refreshing the mind. However, after the astragalus is soaked in wine, the active ingredients in it will interact with the alcohol, which may cause uncomfortable symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Similarly, ginseng is also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine that has the effect of replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen. However, after ginseng is soaked in wine, the active ingredients in it will accelerate the metabolism of alcohol, which may cause uncomfortable symptoms such as heart palpitations and insomnia. Therefore, people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should be cautious about using these traditional Chinese medicines to soak in wine to avoid adverse reactions and damage to health.
Finally, it is important to note that herbal soaking wine is not for everyone. Everyone's physique and health status are different, and the response to Chinese medicine will also be different. Therefore, it is best to consult a doctor's advice before using Chinese herbal soaking wine to find out whether your physical condition is suitable for using Chinese herbal soaking wine. At the same time, you should choose regular Chinese herbal medicines and alcohol, and avoid using inferior products to avoid damage to the body.
In short, Chinese herbal soaking can play a health care role to a certain extent, but not all Chinese medicine is suitable for soaking wine. Especially for those traditional Chinese medicines that have a risk of liver and kidney damage, the use of soaking wine with caution may cause adverse effects on health. Therefore, we should carefully choose the type of herbal soaking wine and consult a doctor's advice before using it to ensure our health. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the choice of regular Chinese herbal medicines and alcohol, and avoid the use of inferior products, so as not to cause damage to the body. Only the correct use of Chinese herbal soaking wine can exert its health care effect and make our body healthier.