Side effects of Eclipta prostrata

Houttuynia cordata is a very common Chinese medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. It has high medicinal value and can effectively protect the liver. It can also achieve the effect of stopping bleeding. It can be taken orally or applied externally. However, Houttuynia cordata also has certain side effects and can easily cause stomach pain or vomiting.

What are the side effects of Eclipta prostrata?

Side effect of Eclipta prostrata: high fever

Many people want to know whether high fever, sweating or chills after taking Eclipta prostrata are side effects of Eclipta prostrata. To be precise, these are not caused by the side effects of Eclipta prostrata, but because the Eclipta prostrata we take contains a lot of impurities. It is these impurities that cause us to experience the adverse reactions mentioned above.

Side effect of Eclipta prostrata 2: vomiting

In our lives, there are many people whose stomachs are not very good, and they will experience stomach pain and vomiting after taking Eclampsia. So, will the side effects of Eclampsia cause vomiting and stomach pain? In fact, this is not the case. Although Eclampsia is not a particularly strong traditional Chinese medicine, its medicinal effect will be directly absorbed by the stomach. Therefore, people with poor stomachs should not take traditional Chinese medicine.

Side effect of Eclipta prostrata 3: aggravates dysmenorrhea

In our lives, many people have irregular menstruation because they do not take good care of themselves. Dysmenorrhea is a common phenomenon. Eclipta prostrata has anti-aging effects, but it will aggravate dysmenorrhea because Eclipta prostrata can also make the blood inside the body coagulate, which makes the blood circulation that is already poor even worse. This is how the side effects of Eclipta prostrata work.

The efficacy and function of Eclipta prostrata

1. Stop bleeding

Houttuynia cordata is a traditional Chinese medicinal material with a particularly good hemostatic effect. It can enhance the body's blood coagulation ability and promote wound healing. When people suffer from trauma and bleeding, they can crush the Houttuynia cordata and apply it directly to the wound. The bleeding can be stopped within 2 to 3 minutes. Houttuynia cordata also contains some natural anti-inflammatory and bactericidal ingredients. Applying it on wounds can prevent infection and accelerate healing.

2. Protect the liver

Houttuynia cordata also has a significant protective effect on the human liver. The various medicinal ingredients it contains can repair damaged liver cells and prevent viruses from damaging human liver cells. At the same time, it can enhance human immunity and improve the liver's detoxification function. Taking some Houttuynia cordata in moderation in daily life can prevent the occurrence of various diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and fatty liver.

3. Eliminate free radicals

Eclipta prostrata also contains some flavonoids, which can not only enhance the body's antioxidant capacity, but also remove oxidation products and free radicals in the body, prevent free radicals from damaging various organs and tissue cells in the human body, prevent cell canceration, and enhance the body's own disease resistance. In addition, Eclipta prostrata also has strong antibacterial and antiviral capabilities, and has obvious preventive effects on some inflammatory and viral diseases that are common in humans.