Side Effects of Chuanxiong

We all know that Chuanxiong is a relatively common Chinese medicinal plant. It has a good effect on promoting blood circulation and qi, dispelling wind and relieving pain in hot weather. It is generally used to treat diseases with symptoms such as headache, rheumatism and pain. It plays an important role in human health. Chuanxiong mainly grows in Sichuan, Hebei, Yunnan, Guangxi, Hubei, Inner Mongolia and other places. Although Chuanxiong has a good effect in treating pain, then, are there any side effects of taking Chuanxiong? Let us all learn about the "side effects of Chuanxiong".

As a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, Chuanxiong has a good medicinal effect, especially a significant sedative effect on the central nervous system. It also has a good inhibitory effect on bacteria, including large intestine, dysentery (Sonne), paratyphoid bacillus and Vibrio cholerae, and also has a good anti-radiation effect. In addition, the survey shows that Chuanxiong also has certain side effects. The following is an introduction to the "side effects of Chuanxiong":

Do's and Don'ts: People with Yin deficiency, excessive fire, upper body excess and lower body deficiency, and weak Qi should not take it.

Toxic side effects: This product and its active ingredients are very toxic. The median lethal dose of water-soluble crude preparation of Chuanxiong for intraperitoneal injection and intramuscular injection in mice was 65.86g/kg and 66.42g/kg respectively. The median lethal dose of Chuanxiongzine for intravenous injection in mice was 239mg/kg. In the subacute toxicity experiment, the drug was administered for 4 weeks (5-10mg/kg per day), and no poisoning symptoms and obvious pathological changes were observed in the experimental dogs. 1.5g/kg or 3g/kg of Chuanxiong extract was administered to rats for 21 days. One week after administration, blood-like attachments were found around the erect hair and nostrils, and there was salivation. The activity of acetylglucosaminase in urine of the high-dose group decreased, the Hb and hematocrit values ​​in the blood decreased significantly, and the mean platelet volume value increased significantly.

No obvious side effects have been found in the clinical application of this product, and it is generally considered to be relatively safe. A very small number of women may experience early menstruation and increased menstrual flow.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a new understanding of the "side effects of Chuanxiong". Although Chuanxiong plays a very good role in human health as a traditional Chinese medicine ingredient, patients still need to pay more attention to avoid accidental ingestion and causing harm to their health.