The effects and harms of ginkgo

What are the side effects of Ginkgo biloba? Ginkgo nuts are Chinese herbal medicines with high beauty and skin care effects and functions, but ginkgo nuts also have side effects. Excessive intake of ginkgo nuts may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause damage to kidney function. Many people like to eat ginkgo nuts as snacks. Let me introduce to you the side effects of ginkgo biloba. We must have a clear understanding of the disadvantages of eating too much ginkgo biloba.

Side Effects of Ginkgo Biloba

1. Do not eat ginkgo nuts raw

Ginkgo nuts cannot be eaten raw directly. You can only eat 4 to 5 cooked nuts a day at most. Eating 10 to 50 nuts will cause poisoning. After eating ginkgo nuts directly, poisoning occurs 1 to 12 hours after taking it. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, convulsions, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, death may occur due to respiratory failure. A few people mainly show sensory impairment and lower limb paralysis.

2. Ginkgo nuts are toxic

In addition to starch, protein and fat, it also contains hydrogen cyanide, and the green embryo is generally the most toxic. When consumed as a nut, ginkgo nuts must be cooked or dried. It has medicinal value. When used cooked, it has a strong astringent effect; when used raw, it has a strong effect of removing toxins and killing insects. But don't eat too much raw food. In ancient medicine books, Xie wrote: "A little bit of this is fine, but eating more will make the qi stagnate, and eating too much will make the head swell and feel dizzy. In the past, some people took too much of this and felt bloated and wanted to die.

3. Taking too much leads to poisoning

Excessive intake of ginkgo nuts can cause poisoning and side effects. Those who are particularly careful should avoid eating too much raw or fried ginkgo nuts, especially after the beginning of autumn when ginkgo nuts are ripe.

remind:

I think everyone should have a general understanding of the side effects of ginkgo biloba. Of course, if ginkgo biloba is used within the scope of effectiveness and safety, it will always have a good health-care effect on the human body, and will not cause any side effects on the human body. Therefore, everyone should not consume too much ginkgo nuts in daily life, and should know the limit. It is also recommended not to give ginkgo nuts to children as snacks.