Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine has been known as an effective means of disease, especially for some chronic diseases and physical dysfunction, and the Chinese medicine program has been widely used.
However, with the development of modern medicine, the question of the effect of traditional Chinese medicine on the liver has gradually attracted people's attention. Today, we will delve into the possible effects of drinking Chinese medicine on the liver.
We must be aware that all drugs, whether Chinese or Western, may have some liver-damaging effects. In particular, the quality control of Chinese herbal medicines, the complexity of their ingredients, and their interaction with Western medicines are all key factors in safety concerns.
Although some Chinese medicines are considered to be non-***, in fact, some Chinese medicines are like earth.
Three. 7. Ginkgo seeds and mugwort leaves can cause damage to the liver.
This reminds us that when using traditional Chinese medicine, we should not blindly believe in pure Chinese medicine health products, and should take them strictly according to the doctor's instructions, especially for chronic diseases and physical dysfunctions, we need to strictly control the dosage and use of traditional Chinese medicine, avoid adjusting the dosage or combining medicinal materials at will, and conduct regular physical examinations.
Studies have found that Chinese herbal medicines may be more damaging to the liver than hepatitis viruses, mainly because the components and properties of Chinese medicines are complex and need to be metabolized by the liver. Especially in the case of long-term, high-dose or unnecessary use, it is more likely to damage the liver and cause drug-induced liver damage.
Common liver reactions include: loss of appetite, tiredness and fatigue, oil aversion, nausea and vomiting, discomfort or pain in the right upper quadrant, ** and yellowing of the eyes. In severe cases, it may even lead to acute poisoning, severe liver failure and other symptoms.
Finally, which Chinese herbs can be harmful to the liver?
Common Chinese medicines that are harmful to the liver are: soil.
Three. 7. Ginkgo seed, mugwort leaves, salvia, Chuanxiong, Polygonum multiflori, chicken blood vine, indigo, Mutong, Tripterygium wilfordii, Lycoris, wild lily, Ze Yuan, Japanese knotweed, tulip, incense, senna, etc.
The specific dosage and method of use of the above Chinese medicines need to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and overuse or long-term use should be avoided. Especially when drinking traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to avoid drinking alcohol, strong tea, foods that are easy to cause physical problems and spicy foods, reduce the intake of greasy foods, and consult a doctor or pharmacist to obtain detailed information on the metabolism of drugs and related precautions.
In general, drinking Chinese medicine may have a certain impact on the liver, but as long as the dosage and usage methods are strictly controlled under the guidance of a doctor, and the diet and lifestyle habits are paid attention to, the damage of Chinese medicine to the liver can be avoided or reduced.