Do you find Chinese medicine useful? Chinese herbal medicine is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, with a long history, rich and diverse, with unique theories and methods. Many people believe that Chinese herbal medicine is natural, safe, and free of health, and can be used for various diseases, or for health care.
But is it really possible to eat Chinese herbal medicine for a long time? What are the effects on the body?
The efficacy and toxicity of Chinese herbal medicine are interrelated, and different drugs have different tastes, meridians, efficacy, usage, dosage, contraindications, etc., and cannot be used at will.
The use of Chinese herbal medicine should follow the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, and select suitable drugs, formulas, medication methods and time according to the individual's physique, condition, environment and other factors, so as to achieve the purpose of prevention or prevention.
If it is not used in accordance with the specifications, it will not only fail to achieve the desired effect, but may also cause adverse reactions and even endanger health.
Generally speaking, the course of treatment of Chinese herbal medicine should be determined according to the severity, change, and relief of the condition, and should not be taken blindly for a long time.
Some Chinese herbal medicines have acute or chronic toxicity, such as aconite, aconitum, tripterygium wilfordii, aristolochia, etc., if taken uncontrolled for a long time, it can damage the liver, kidneys, heart, nerves and other organs, leading to serious consequences. Some Chinese herbal medicines are drug resistant, such as astragalus, ginseng, Ganoderma lucidum, etc., if taken for a long time, it will reduce the efficacy of the drug, and even produce indications, so that the body is not sensitive to the drug and loses its first effect.
Some Chinese herbal medicines have retention, such as rhubarb, miscanthus salt, morning glory, etc., if taken for a long time, they will accumulate in the body, affecting digestion, excretion, metabolism and other functions, causing a burden on the body.
Some Chinese herbal medicines are interfering, such as licorice, cinnamon sticks, angelica, etc., and if taken for a long time, they can interfere with the efficacy of other drugs, or interact with other drugs, resulting in adverse consequences.
Although Chinese herbal medicine has many advantages, it is not a panacea, nor is it harmless, and the more the better. The use of Chinese herbal medicine should vary from person to person, change from time to time, and be treated according to disease. Only in this way can we maximize the benefits of Chinese herbal medicine and protect the health of the body.