Effects of Polygonum Multiflorum Thunb: Sedative, hypnotic and lipid-lowering effects.
Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. It is the rattan stem or leafed rattan stem of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. Distributed in East China, Central South China, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Taiwan Province, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and other places.
The tuber of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb is thick, oblong and dark brown. Stems twining, 2-4 meters long, multi-branched, with longitudinal edges, hairless, slightly rough, lignified at the lower part. The leaves are ovate or oblong, 3-7 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, the top is tapered, the base is heart-shaped or nearly heart-shaped, both sides are rough, and the edges are entire; Petiole length1.5-3cm; Stipules sheaths membranous, oblique, glabrous, 3-5 mm long.
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side effect
1, dizziness and unresponsiveness
Caulis Polygoni Multiflori has a good effect on insomnia, but it also has a good sedative effect. Under this premise, if you use it for a long time or use it too much, you will feel dizzy and unresponsive. Another important thing is that in the process of treating insomnia, if you rely on this drug for a long time, everyone will become dependent.
2. Nausea and vomiting
Although Polygonum multiflorum Thunb does not stimulate the stomach so much, if it is taken for too long, it will still cause nausea and vomiting. On the one hand, this is related to dosage, on the other hand, it is also related to usage. Under normal circumstances, if this side effect really occurs, then everyone can return to normal after stopping the drug, so you don't need to worry too much.
The above is the introduction of the side effects of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. For everyone, it is often necessary to know the side effects of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb when taking traditional Chinese medicine, so that you can know the side effects in case of discomfort. Of course, you can't take drugs without authorization, otherwise there will be problems of one kind or another.
Of course, in addition to treating insomnia, it also has a good therapeutic effect on rheumatism, bone pain and itchy skin, so we should use it reasonably.
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