Is Schisandra chinensis poisonous?

When it comes to Schisandra chinensis, most people are familiar with it. Everyone knows that Schisandra chinensis is a traditional Chinese medicine. Schisandra chinensis can treat many diseases, but everyone knows that medicine is three-point poisonous. Medicines are usually not suitable for frequent use. Although the side effects of traditional Chinese medicine are very small, if it is taken improperly, it will still cause certain harm to health and still have side effects. Is Schisandra chinensis poisonous?

Schisandra chinensis is slightly toxic. Although the toxicity is not strong, consuming it in large quantities can still cause poisoning. The toxicity of Schisandra chinensis can cause the respiratory center to become excited, resulting in an increase in respiratory rate and amplitude. It may also cause acid reflux and low blood pressure. Therefore, caution is required when using Schisandra chinensis.

Schisandra chinensis has many side effects, the most common of which are hiccups, bowel sounds, diarrhea, acid reflux, stomach burning, and allergies. If taken incorrectly, it may cause poisoning, which is often manifested by dry mouth, headache, fatigue, fever, vomiting, urticaria, nausea, etc. Of course, if healthy people take Schisandra chinensis incorrectly, it may still lead to poisoning.

What are the contraindications when taking Schisandra chinensis?

1. Do not take Schisandra in excess on a daily basis. You need to pay attention to the dosage. Schisandra is not suitable for everyone. It needs to be judged according to different physical conditions, otherwise it may lead to poisoning, which will not be worth the cost and will affect your health.

2. Patients in the early stages of cough or measles should not take Schisandra chinensis, otherwise the condition will worsen. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, as long as the patient has symptoms of internal dampness and heat and external evil, Schisandra chinensis cannot be used.

3. If you have a cold or are infected by a cold virus, it is not suitable to use Schisandra chinensis in the early stages of the illness to avoid the impact of Schisandra chinensis on the body and its inability to drive away the cold. Therefore, people with colds should not take Schisandra chinensis.

4. Patients with excessive liver fire cannot eat Schisandra chinensis. In addition, people who have consumed a large amount of acidic substances cannot eat Schisandra chinensis, otherwise it will damage their body functions. Patients with excessive liver qi and real heat in the lungs are also prohibited from taking it. At this time, except for using Huangcen to relieve heat, all other medicines are prohibited.

Functions of Schisandra chinensis:

1. Effects on the central nervous system

Schisandra chinensis has a significant sedative effect. Schisandra chinensis extract and schisandra chinensis alcohol can reduce the autonomous activity of mice, prolong barbiturate sleep time, inhibit animal aggressive behavior, and counteract electric shock and chemical convulsions. The effect is similar to that of tranquilizers. It also has analgesic and muscle relaxant effects.

2. Liver protection

Schisandra ethanol extract and schisandra chinensis A, B, C, alcohol A, alcohol B, ester A, ester B, etc. have obvious protective effects on animal liver cell damage caused by chemical poisons, can inhibit the release of transaminase, and reduce ALT activity. It can significantly induce the activity of cytochrome P-450 in mouse and rat liver microsomes. Increase liver detoxification ability. Schisandra chinensis can also inhibit the carbon monoxide generated after CCl4 is metabolized and converted by liver microsomes and its consumption of NADPH during metabolism.