What are the side effects of taking Chinese medicine?

Traditional Chinese medicine is loved by many people because it is relatively cheap and has the effect of treating both the symptoms and the root cause. In particular, some chronic patients prefer traditional Chinese medicine as their treatment option. But we have also heard that all medicines are poisonous to some extent, and everything should be taken in moderation. If used in excessive amounts, it will cause harm to yourself. Taking too much Western medicine can cause great harm to people, and in serious cases it can even endanger the patient's life. So what are the side effects of taking Chinese medicine?

According to national statistics, there are currently more than 12,800 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines, of which only more than 120 actually cause adverse reactions, less than one thousandth, and there are no more than 50 serious adverse reactions. From this we can also see that most traditional Chinese medicines are safe and effective. Compared with the side effects of Western medicine, Chinese medicine has much fewer toxic side effects.

When taking Chinese medicine, you must pay attention to the time, dosage, and method of administration. Long-term use of certain medicines may cause toxic side effects. For example, centipedes can relieve spasms and pain. The general dosage is 0.6 grams to 1 gram, or 1-2 centipedes. If taken in excess, there will be toxic side effects.

Poisoning from Chinese medicine can damage various organs of the body, causing adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting. Traditional Chinese medicine poisoning reactions are multi-system reactions, but the focus is on damage to liver and kidney function.

For example, these Chinese medicines may cause side effects if taken for a long time. 1. Cardiovascular system: toad venom; 2. Digestive system: croton; 3. Nervous system: strychnos nux vomica; 4. Respiratory system: peach kernel, apricot kernel, ginkgo; 5. Hematopoietic system: tripterygium wilfordii.

What are the side effects of taking Chinese medicine? After reading the introduction above, I believe everyone has already had a lot of knowledge about Chinese medicine. Many people think that Chinese medicine is mostly natural plants and is purely natural, but we also need to know that Chinese medicine is very good at combining various plants together. Because plants have different properties, some can cure diseases and some can hurt people. Therefore, in the face of such a situation, you must take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions and don't take it blindly.