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As one of the main means of traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine plays an important role in the time of disease. However, "it is a medicine with three poisons", and Chinese herbal medicine has a certain amount of poison while being a disease*** In order to take Chinese herbal medicine correctly, we need to pay attention to the following four points.
The first point is to treat the syndrome differentially. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, that is, different herbs are used according to different conditions**. The same disease varies from person to person, and individual differences are great, even if the same symptoms are the same, they may be caused by different ** and pathogenesis. Therefore, when using Chinese herbal medicine, it must be considered according to the patient's constitution, condition and **. Otherwise, the wrong use of herbs may aggravate the condition and even produce serious ***
The second point is the rational use of drugs. Correct medication is one of the prerequisites to ensure the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine, and their effects are different. Rational use of drugs should not only consider the performance, medicinal properties and efficacy of herbal medicines, but also take into account the actual needs of patients to avoid adverse reactions such as allergies and drug interactions. In addition, the dosage and decoction method of herbs also need to be strictly controlled to ensure that their medicinal effects are fully utilized.
The third point is to pay attention to the quality of the herbs. Good quality Chinese herbs can have good efficacy, while poor quality herbs may pose potential safety hazards. Therefore, choose a regular Chinese medicine store or medical institution to buy herbal medicines and avoid buying counterfeit and shoddy products. In addition, herbs also need to be paid attention to during the process of picking, processing, etc., to ensure the quality and safety of the herbs.
Fourth, pay attention to the identification and contraindications of herbal medicines. There are many varieties of herbs, but not all herbs are suitable for everyone. Some people may have an allergic reaction to certain herbs or have certain herbs banned due to certain diseases. Therefore, before using Chinese herbal medicines, it is important to understand the properties of herbal medicines, contraindications and other related knowledge, and consult a professional doctor. For some toxic herbs, it is necessary to use them with caution to avoid adverse effects on the health of patients.
To sum up, the correct use of Chinese herbal medicine should pay attention to four key points: syndrome differentiation and treatment, rational use of drugs, attention to the quality of herbal medicines and attention to the identification and contraindications of herbal medicines. Only after mastering these points can we give full play to the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine while avoiding potential adverse reactions and ***
Health References:
1.Li Suxia, Huang Wen, Cai Chenggang, et al. Current situation and prevention measures of Chinese herbal medicine poisoning[J].Clinical Focus, 2018, 33(7): 1397-1399