Traditional Chinese medicine is considered natural and safe by many people**, however, in recent years, more and more research has shown that traditional Chinese medicine is not always harmless, and some Chinese medicine ingredients may cause damage to the liver. In this article, we will detail 10 categories of TCMs that can cause liver damage and how to avoid or reduce the potential risks of these TCMs.
1. Tripterygium wilfordii
Tripterygium wilfordii is a common traditional Chinese medicine that is widely used for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus. However, Tripterygium wilfordii may cause liver damage and even trigger acute hepatitis and liver failure. Therefore, doctors recommend discontinuing the use of Tripterygium wilfordii, especially for patients with a history of liver disease.
II. HoShou Wu
Polygonum multiflorum is a traditional Chinese medicine with tonic effect, which is widely used for black hair, kidney tonics, etc. However, Polygonum multiflorum may cause drug-induced liver damage, especially in high doses or with long-term use. Therefore, when using Polygonum multiflori, one should follow the doctor's advice and avoid abuse.
3. Artemisia leaves
Artemisia mugwort leaf is a common traditional Chinese medicine that is widely used for *** diseases, rheumatism, etc. However, the volatile oil components in mugwort leaves may cause liver damage. Therefore, when using mugwort leaves, one should follow your doctor's advice and avoid overdosing.
Fourth, Bupleurum
Bupleurum is a traditional Chinese medicine with antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, and is widely used for colds, fever, etc. However, Bupleurum may cause drug-induced liver damage, especially in high doses or with long-term use. Therefore, when using Bupleurum chinensis, one should follow the doctor's advice and avoid abuse.
Fifth, SenecioSenecio is a common Chinese herbal medicine that is widely used for colds, coughs, etc. However, the Senecio base contained in Senecio may cause liver damage. Therefore, when using Senecio, one should follow your doctor's advice and avoid overdosing.
Sixth, Chuanxiong
Chuanxiong is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine that has the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, promoting qi and relieving pain, and is widely used for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, Chuanxiong may cause drug-induced liver damage, especially in high doses or with long-term use. Therefore, when using Chuanxiong, one should follow the doctor's advice and avoid misuse.
7. Senna
Senna is a traditional Chinese medicine with a laxative effect and is widely used for constipation. However, senna may cause drug-induced liver damage, especially in high doses or with long-term use. Therefore, when using senna, one should follow your doctor's advice and avoid misuse.
8. Paicao Dan
Paicao Dan is a traditional Chinese medicine with antibacterial effect and is widely used for *** infection. However, paidan may cause drug-induced liver damage, especially at high doses or with long-term use. Therefore, when using herba, one should follow your doctor's advice and avoid misuse.
9. MotherwortMotherwort is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine that has the effects of blood circulation and blood stasis, menstruation regulation and pain relief, and is widely used for diseases. However, motherwort may cause drug-induced liver damage, especially in high doses or with long-term use. Therefore, when using motherwort, one should follow your doctor's advice and avoid misuse.
10. Gold is not exchanged
Jin Buchang is a traditional Chinese medicine with swelling and analgesic effects, and is widely used for bruises. However, not changing gold can lead to drug-induced liver damage, especially in high doses or with long-term use. Therefore, when using gold without exchange, you should follow your doctor's advice to avoid abuse.
Summary:
All 10 types of Chinese medicine may cause damage to the liver. When taking these Chinese medicines, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice carefully to avoid abuse, especially for patients with a history of liver disease, special attention should be paid or after consulting a doctor, when the symptoms of liver damage appear, the drug should be stopped immediately and seek medical attention, the liver is one of the important metabolic organs in the human body, and any damage may have a serious impact on physical health, so before using any Chinese medicine, you should consult a doctor to understand its possible *** and risks, and pay close attention to the physical condition during use, find problems, and seek medical attention in time to avoid serious consequences.