What are the side effects of Coptis chinensis?

As we all know, Scutellaria baicalensis is a Chinese herbal medicine with very high efficacy and function, and many Chinese herbal medicines contain it as an ingredient. Many people are fond of it. What are the effects and functions of Scutellaria baicalensis? Does it really have only benefits and no side effects? How should Scutellaria baicalensis be taken? Let us learn about it together below.

Effects and functions of Coptis chinensis

1. Scutellaria baicalensis has anti-ulcer effects

Scutellaria baicalensis is a good choice for patients with stomach problems, because it has a significant inhibitory effect on indole-induced gastric ulcers in rats. Therefore, doctors will add Scutellaria baicalensis to the traditional Chinese medicine for patients with stomach problems.

2. Scutellaria baicalensis has the effect of protecting gastric mucosa

Of course, Scutellaria baicalensis also has a protective effect on the stomach. It has significant anti-acute mucosal damage caused by sodium hydrochloride, aspirin, etc. in rats. The gastrointestinal discomfort caused by taking the above drugs can be alleviated by taking Scutellaria baicalensis.

3. Anti-infection and analgesic effects

If you feel pain after an injury, Scutellaria baicalensis can help you have a healing effect. We often use Scutellaria baicalensis to treat many uncomfortable illnesses in our daily life. Berberine has a very high cure rate for treating scalds and burns, whether they are caused by boiling water, boiling oil, asphalt roads, or coal fires.

4. Cold-Damp Diarrhea

This product is an important medicine for treating diarrhea and is reasonable to use alone. Scutellaria baicalensis has a very good practical effect on diarrhea and other diseases.

5. Scutellaria baicalensis has antibacterial effects

Scutellaria baicalensis is more effective against infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae, and Streptococcus hepatitis B, but is less effective against Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi.

6. The effect of reducing fire

Scutellaria baicalensis is especially good at clearing away the real fire in the heart meridians for high fever, coma, irritability, insomnia, vomiting and epistaxis due to blood heat, and can be used to treat coma and irritability caused by excessive internal fire.

7. Efficacy in treating eczema and wet sores

Scutellaria baicalensis has special therapeutic effects on eczema, eczema, and pus in the ear canal. It can be made into an ointment for external use to treat skin eczema and eczema. Take the juice and apply it to the wound to treat pus in the ear canal. The decoction can be used as eye drops to treat swollen eyelids. In these aspects, the efficacy and effect are reflected very highly.

8. Quenching thirst and clearing stomach fire

Scutellaria baicalensis can be used to treat excessive stomach heat, the thirst syndrome of digesting food and relieving hunger, and is often used with Ophiopogon japonicus, such as Xiaoke Pills, which has great benefits.

Side Effects of Scutellaria Baicalensis

Chinese herbal medicines have complex ingredients and medicinal values, and current technical capabilities cannot accurately indicate the side effects of Scutellaria baicalensis. But one thing is certain, it has few side effects.

Scutellaria baicalensis is very bitter and slightly cold. Excessive or long-term use can easily damage the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea, affecting the gastrointestinal digestion and absorption function, which in turn will affect the appetite and cause indigestion. Unless you have real heat in your body, use it with caution.

Scutellaria baicalensis has the effects of clearing away heat and removing fire, as well as anti-inflammatory effects, and has an inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli. It can be soaked in water and drunk, but it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach. Bitterness and dryness can damage body fluids. People with kidney yin deficiency and body fluid damage should use it with caution because it is a slightly cold product.

Generally speaking, it is not suitable to take the medicine for a long time after recovery from illness. It is best to take it after meals. The dosage of Scutellaria baicalensis is 2-3 grams per day for mild illness and 5-6 grams per day for severe illness. Children have imperfect gastrointestinal functions and should not blindly take Scutellaria baicalensis.