In the busy TCM clinic, Aunt Li was holding a prescription for TCM, frowning. In her 70s, she had just undergone a series of pulse checks and hearing, and her doctor prescribed a Chinese medicine to nourish qi and blood.But she has doubts about the efficacy of Chinese medicine, not the drug itself, but whether her diet will affect the efficacy.
Doctor, can I continue to eat my braised pork and garlic stir-fry?She asked, and the doctor smiled and shook his head. "Let me tell you in detail that in the process of Chinese medicine, diet is also a part of the process, and some foods need to be avoided. ”
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that food and medicine work by affecting the balance of qi and blood in the human body, and in the process of traditional Chinese medicine, if you do not pay attention to dietary conditioning, some foods may affect the efficacy or aggravate the condition.
Therefore, it is very important to understand the types of foods that need to be avoided during taking Chinese medicine to ensure the best effect.
After all kinds of drugs enter the body, most of them need to be metabolized by the liver, as the saying goes, "it is a drug with three poisons".
Various laboratory and clinical research data have shown that some components of traditional Chinese medicine are hepatotoxic and can cause drug-induced liver damage, which in turn can lead to liver failure, and even fatal in severe cases.
According to statistics, our country 26Eight percent of patients with drug-induced liver injury were associated with the use of traditional Chinese medicine.
The main components of traditional Chinese medicine that cause liver injury are alkaloids (such as Tripterygium wilfordii, Chuanwu, etc.). ), glycosides (how shou wu, huangyaozi, etc.) ), toxic proteins (such as acacia, Xanthium, etc.) ), terpenes and lactones (such as neem, neem, etc. ), as well as minerals (e.g., realgar, cinnabar, etc.) )
Some studies have found that the main cause of liver injury may be related to some intermediates produced in the metabolism of traditional Chinese medicine, which can damage the membrane and mitochondria of hepatocytes, destroy the skeleton of hepatocytes, and then lead to hepatocyte apoptosis.
In addition, improper operation of traditional Chinese medicine in planting, processing, decoction and other links will also increase the risk of liver injury.
In addition to hepatotoxicity, TCM also has nephrotoxicity, which can lead to kidney damage, the most common being aristolochic acid nephropathy. Aristolochic acid nephropathy** is related to the use of aristoloch, aristolochia, asaroxin and other traditional Chinese medicines containing aristolochic acid.
After taking this type of traditional Chinese medicine, it can damage the health of the kidneys, cause renal interstitial fibrosis, and cause acute or chronic tubulointerstitial diseases, such as acute renal failure, chronic renal failure, etc. In addition to aristolochic acid, alkaloids, toxic proteins, minerals, terpenes, lactones, etc. in traditional Chinese medicine can also cause kidney damage.
Therefore, long-term consumption of Chinese medicines, health products or medicinal diets containing Chinese herbal ingredients may cause liver and kidney damage, and it is recommended not to take Chinese medicine for long-term health care without authorization.
When taking Chinese medicine, remember not to eat it with these four foods, otherwise the effect of the medicine will be wasted, and the interaction between food and medicine is a special issue that needs to be paid attention to when taking Chinese medicine.
The following are some common foods that should be avoided while taking Chinese medicine to avoid affecting the efficacy.
1. Spicy food
Spicy foods such as chili, ginger, garlic, etcIt will stimulate the body's qi and blood, resulting in the acceleration of qi and blood flow, which will affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, spicy foods should be avoided while taking Chinese medicine to avoid compromising the efficacy.
2. Greasy food
Greasy foods such as fried chicken, chips, barbecue, etcContains high fat and calories, which is prone to phlegm and dampness, which will have a negative impact on the absorption and efficacy of Chinese medicine, therefore, we should try to minimize the intake of greasy foods while taking Chinese medicine.
3. Acidic food
Acidic foods such as hawthorn and black plum can irritate the gastrointestinal tractAffects the digestion and absorption of traditional Chinese medicine. At the same time, acidic foods can also reduce the efficacy of Chinese medicine, so you should avoid eating too many acidic foods while taking Chinese medicine.
4. Tea
The tannic acid contained in tea will react with some components in traditional Chinese medicine, thus affecting the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicineTherefore, tea should be avoided while taking Chinese medicine, especially strong tea. If tea is needed, it is best to drink it one hour after taking the medicine.
In short, during the period of taking traditional Chinese medicine, the diet is very important, and the correct diet can enhance the curative effect and promote the improvement of the condition
On the contrary, it will reduce the efficacy and even aggravate the condition, so when taking traditional Chinese medicine, you must follow the doctor's advice and pay attention to dietary taboos, so as not to affect the best effect.
Warm administration: This method is widely spread and is mostly used in various medicines and tonics. With a little warm Chinese herbal decoction, you can drink it at just the right temperature.Taken on an empty stomach:At the first light of the morning, when the stomach is empty, the three Chinese medicine decoctions are best taken at this time.Hot service: This method is suitable for drugs that dispel external wind and cold, promote sweating, and internal cold. The decoction of Chinese medicine should be taken while it is hot, and then it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm, or supplemented with hot porridge, so that the effect of the medicine can be fully exerted and the body can sweat.
Cold clothing: This method is suitable for detoxification, antiemetic and heat-clearing drugs. The decoction of Chinese medicine should be cooled before taking it, which helps to remove heat poison from the body, ** internal heat symptoms.
First, the nourishing decoction, taken on an empty stomach, can make the medicine moisturize like spring rain and be better absorbed by the body.
Secondly, the decoction of anthelmintic or ** limb blood vein disease, in the fasting state, the drug can quickly slide into the intestines, condense the medicinal power, and quickly exert the curative effect.
Finally, the decoction of Tongli stool, taken on an empty stomach, is like a fresh breeze at dawn, which helps the medicine to exert its effect.
Take before meals:
Within 30 to 60 minutes before a meal, it is advisable to take some decoctions. For liver and kidney deficiency or diseases below the waist, as well as intestinal diseases, taking medicine before meals can be quickly absorbed and reduce the impact of food on the efficacy of medicine. In the empty state of the stomach, the liquid medicine can directly contact the mucosa of the digestive tract, and it can be quickly absorbed and take effect.
Take after meals:
*For diseases above the heart, lungs, chest, diaphragm, and stomach, it is suitable to take the decoction 15 to 30 minutes after meals. This can improve the properties of the drug and reduce the irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
Take at bedtime:
For drugs that nourish the heart and spleen, calm the nerves, and calm and sleep, 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime is the appropriate time to take them. This can help patients sleep better and enjoy a restful night.
01 Frequency Method:This decoction needs to be taken orally in 2 3 times, each dose is 100 200ml, and it is suitable for ** chronic diseases or mild Chinese medicine.
For patients who are prone to vomiting, it is recommended to take it in multiple times to reduce the discomfort, and for general throat disease decoction, it is recommended to take it multiple times to let the liquid medicine fully contact with the mouth and throat, so as to facilitate the exertion of the efficacy of the drug.
02 Feeding method:This method of taking the drug is suitable for severe illness and gastrointestinal disorders. Patients need to take the decoction at one time to concentrate the drug and have a strong effect, so as to give full play to the effect of the drug.