What happens if you drink too much motherwort?

Motherwort granules are a very common Chinese herbal medicine, and some people take it as food. However, some people do not know the dosage of Motherwort granules. Each time they take Motherwort granules, they grab a handful directly. However, Motherwort granules should not be taken too much. So what will happen if you are drunk with Motherwort?

What happens if you get drunk with Motherwort Granules?

1. Motherwort granules themselves have no side effects, but it is a traditional Chinese medicine after all. If taken too much, a series of side effects may occur. Everyone's physical fitness is different, and the reaction to the medicine is also different. Generally, there may be the following types of reactions:

Digestive tract reactions

Because the medicinal effect of Motherwort Granules tends to be cold, if taken in excess, some people may experience a series of gastrointestinal reactions, such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, loose stools, and even diarrhea. For those with poor gastrointestinal function, the reaction will be more severe.

Treatment method:

1. Stop taking Motherwort Granules. Generally speaking, if the digestive tract symptoms are relatively mild, after stopping taking Motherwort Granules for a period of time, the discomfort symptoms will naturally gradually ease until they disappear.

2. Drink more warm water. If you take too much motherwort granules and experience digestive discomfort, you can drink more warm water as appropriate. On the one hand, it can help relieve the coldness of the digestive tract and alleviate the discomfort symptoms. On the other hand, it can promote the excretion of motherwort granules and prevent the symptoms from further aggravating.

3. Send to medical treatment. If symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea are severe and cannot be relieved on their own or continue to worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately for medical treatment and receive infusion, diarrhea treatment and other medication under the doctor's guidance.

Excessive menstrual flow

Motherwort granules have a strong effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Adult women may experience a significant increase in menstrual volume or prolonged menstrual duration after taking too much Motherwort granules. For women with heavier menstrual volume, taking too many Motherwort granules may also cause metrorrhagia.

Treatment method:

If a woman takes too much Motherwort granules and experiences an abnormal increase in menstrual volume, it is recommended that she go to the hospital immediately for medical treatment and receive blood-activating medication under the doctor's guidance according to her own condition. If she delays for too long, there is a risk of causing metrorrhagia or anemia.

12-40 grams of fresh motherwort granules and 9-30 grams of dried motherwort granules.

Although Motherwort Granules have no significant toxic side effects, it is a Chinese herbal medicine after all and has certain dosage requirements. It is generally recommended that the dosage of fresh Motherwort Granules is 12-40 grams, and the dosage of dried Motherwort Granules is 9-30 grams. Too little dosage cannot achieve the expected effect, and too much dosage may cause side effects. If used as a treatment for certain diseases, it is recommended to consult a specialist for detailed dosage.

How long is the best time to drink motherwort granules?

3. Follow the doctor's instructions.

There is no strict requirement for the time of taking Motherwort Granules. It is generally recommended to stop taking it after the symptoms improve. If it is used to treat a certain disease, the time of taking it can be based on the doctor's instructions. Generally, it is not recommended to take Motherwort Granules for a long time, because the medicinal ingredients in it need to be metabolized by the kidneys. In the absence of obvious symptoms, long-term consumption of Motherwort Granules may have adverse effects on liver and kidney function.