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Some people may think that the traditional Chinese medicine Polygonatum has certain side effects, but in reality, people have not yet found any side effects related to Polygonatum, so it is relatively safe to use the traditional Chinese medicine Polygonatum now. But no matter what medicine we use or what food we eat, there must be a limit and we must not be greedy. Especially for medications, they must be used reasonably according to the doctor's advice, and do not increase or decrease the dosage on your own.

The effects of Polygonatum sibiricum: nourishes the kidneys and lungs, replenishes the spleen and replenishes qi, and strengthens the tendons and bones. It is used to treat cold and heat due to deficiency, cough with blood due to tuberculosis, physical weakness and loss of appetite after illness, weak muscles and bones, rheumatic pain, leprosy and tinea; it is used to treat sallow face due to spleen deficiency, cough due to lung deficiency, soreness and weakness of muscles and bones, and weakness of qi and blood after childbirth. Usage and Dosage: For internal use: decoct in water, 3-5 qian (1-2 liang for fresh); make into paste or make into pills or powder. For external use: decoct in water and wash. Side effects of Polygonatum: Do's and Don'ts: Polygonatum is sweet in taste, neutral in nature, and has a slow effect. It can be used as a tonic for a long time. However, its nature is nourishing and greasy, and it can easily promote dampness. Therefore, it is not suitable for people with spleen deficiency and dampness, cough and sputum, and diarrhea due to cold.

Toxic and side effects: There have been reports in clinical practice that a small number of patients experienced mild abdominal distension after taking Polygonatum sibiricum syrup, which can be avoided by taking it after meals. No adverse reactions were observed when the crude preparation of Polygonatum sibiricum was applied topically. Polygonatum sibiricum is also known as tiger ginger and chicken-head ginseng. There are three types of polygonatum: ginger-shaped polygonatum, chicken-head polygonatum and large polygonatum. It is the dried rhizome of Polygonatum cyrtonema, Polygonatum cyrtonema or Polygonatum cyrtonema of the Liliaceae family. It has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs; replenishing the spleen and qi, nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence. It is often used with Ganmai Dazao Decoction and Peony Root to soften the liver and nourish the heart, and treat children's ADHD and neurosis. It is combined with astragalus, oyster, coptis root, etc. to nourish qi and yin, purge fire and heat, and treat hyperthyroidism. It is used together with hawthorn, wolfberry, Ligustrum lucidum and salvia miltiorrhiza to treat metabolic neutralization syndrome. It can also prevent and treat arteriosclerosis and delay aging.

The above introduces some of the effects and uses of the traditional Chinese medicine Polygonatum. When we are sick, we must see a doctor in time. When we take medicine, we must follow the doctor's instructions and not take medicine privately. The usage of Polygonatum odoratum introduced above is only for reference. The specific use of the medicine must be carried out according to the doctor's diagnosis.