Boat-fruited Sterculia is cold, which can promote small intestine peristalsis and produce mild diarrhea. However, long-term and excessive immersion in boat-fruited Sterculia may cause weakness of the spleen and stomach, leading to diarrhea, reduced diet, chest tightness, weight loss and other symptoms. Patients who have diarrhea will eat boat-fruited Sterculia more severely.

In addition, boat-fruited Sterculia also has a certain blood pressure lowering effect, and people with low blood pressure may have problems after long-term immersion.

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According to China Pharmacopoeia (20 15 edition), the usage and dosage of boat-fruited Sterculia are: 2-3 capsules a day, soaked in boiling water or decocted in water. It is generally recommended to use it intermittently for more than 7 days at the longest. In our clinical practice and related literature, we can see that boat-fruited Sterculia has many adverse reactions. If you take it for a long time, it will cause unnecessary burden to the kidneys and liver.

In a word, Boat-fruited Sterculia is a pure Chinese medicine and cannot be used as a health food. Under the guidance of a doctor, it is necessary to "prescribe the right medicine and take it if it works".

Reference source; People's Network-Boat-fruited Sterculia can't stay drunk for a long time, up to seven days.