What are the precautions for treating rhinitis by frying Xanthium sibiricum with sesame oil?

Frying Xanthium sibiricum with sesame oil is a relatively good method for treating rhinitis. It is very suitable for patients with chronic rhinitis caused by exogenous wind and cold. However, when using this method to treat rhinitis, you must also understand some precautions. Xanthium sibiricum is a poisonous traditional Chinese medicine. If used improperly, it can easily lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms of poisoning. Therefore, if you need to use this method to treat rhinitis, you must do it under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Fried Xanthium sibiricum is suitable for chronic rhinitis caused by exogenous wind and cold

Boil Xanthium sibiricum with sesame oil and drip it into the nasal cavity. I heard that this is a very good folk remedy for treating rhinitis. But I heard that Xanthium sibiricum is poisonous. Can this folk remedy be used for rhinitis?

This prescription has certain scientific reasons, but it should be noted that Xanthium sibiricum is a pungent and warm product. After being fried in oil, its pungent and warm nature becomes even stronger. It is clinically suitable for chronic rhinitis of exogenous wind-cold type, but not suitable for other syndromes. In addition, attention should be paid to the toxic reactions of long-term use. If poisoning occurs, go to the hospital in time.

2. Xanthium sibiricum poisoning

Poisoning by Xanthium sibiricum can cause death in severe cases. The main symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, slow heart rate, mental depression, general weakness, excessive or no sweating, drowsiness or irritability, dilated pupils, etc. In severe cases, liver and kidney examinations show damage, hepatomegaly, jaundice, extensive bleeding, coma, convulsions, heart failure, respiratory and circulatory failure and death. It can also cause poisoning in livestock, especially pigs and cattle. Symptoms include depression, shortness of breath, rapid pulse, hypothermia, difficulty breathing and even death.

3. Patients with chronic rhinitis should pay attention to the toxicity of Xanthium sibiricum

Xanthium sibiricum is poisonous. Do not overdose it in clinical practice, and it must be prepared reasonably and in a standardized manner. Patients with chronic rhinitis who need to take medication for a long time should be careful of chronic drug accumulation poisoning. The symptoms of Xanthium sibiricum poisoning include loss of appetite, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, mental depression, frequent lying down, thirst, and in severe cases, yellowing of the mucous membranes may be seen.

4. Xanthium sibiricum can cause acute poisoning when used to treat rhinitis

Xanthium sibiricum is the main ingredient of many Chinese patent medicines and has a certain effect in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinitis. The therapeutic effect of Xanthium sibiricum should be affirmed. But the drug has certain toxicity. Taking it in excess of the safe dose or taking it for a long time may cause damage to the nervous system, liver and kidneys. Some people put Xanthium sibiricum on the fire to dry, then crush them into powder with a rolling pin and put them into a bag. Each time, they took a small porcelain spoonful and mixed it with hot water to give to children. It was indeed effective at first. Unexpectedly, after taking it for a week, the child suffered from acute poisoning due to excessive accumulation of Xanthium sibiricum in the body, which damaged his liver and kidney functions. The child took an overdose of Xanthium sibiricum. Leading to acute tubulointerstitial nephritis. As for the treatment of the disease. First of all, the pathogenic drug Xanthium sibiricum should be discontinued. Take steps to improve kidney function. If the condition is serious. Even symptoms of acute renal failure may occur. Dialysis treatment should be carried out promptly.