Some good Chinese medicines will hurt the liver if abused.
Pharmacist, deputy director of the Pharmacy Department of Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, said that generally speaking, there are two main mechanisms of drug-induced liver damage: one is the direct toxicity of drugs and their intermediate metabolites to the liver; The second is the individual's specific reaction to drugs. The first one is mainly related to the type and dosage. The second is mainly related to physical fitness. In life, pay special attention to liver injury when using the following drugs.
Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. Many people like to eat Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. Protect their hair and kidneys. However, with the increasing use, its security has also become the focus. Polygonum multiflorum Thunb can be divided into raw Polygonum multiflorum Thunb and cooked Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. Cooked Polygonum multiflorum Thunb has the functions of nourishing liver and kidney, nourishing essence and blood, and blackening hair, while raw Polygonum multiflorum Thunb can cure malaria, moisten intestines and relax bowels. To replenish deficiency and blacken hair, you must choose processed Polygonum multiflorum Thunb, that is, "making Polygonum multiflorum Thunb". Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. The purchased or collected product itself may contain chrysophanol, an anthraquinone derivative, if it is not processed. If abused without authorization, it will have certain toxicity to the body. The main manifestations are liver injury and intestinal congestion. Therefore, it is not recommended for healthy people to use it blindly. In case of disease, we should also use drugs according to syndrome differentiation under the guidance of Dr. Yamatonokusushi.
Senna has constipation, and many patients will choose Senna to treat it themselves. Senna leaf does have a good laxative effect, but it is more suitable for acute constipation, and the general dosage is 5~6 grams. If taken in excess for a long time, anthracenone active products will be metabolized in the intestine, which is easy to damage the liver. It is also not suitable for people who often have symptoms such as aversion to cold and preference for warmth and loose stool. In addition, many patients listen to folk remedies and use rhubarb to boil water to treat constipation. Rhubarb contains emodin and other substances, so it is appropriate for ordinary people to take1~ 5g each time. Long-term abuse can also lead to liver damage.
Chinese medicine believes that Folium Artemisiae Argyi has the functions of warming meridians to stop bleeding, dispelling cold and regulating menstruation. Some patients will use Chinese patent medicines such as Folium Artemisiae Argyi tea or Aifu Nuangong Pill to treat dysmenorrhea, but they can't be used in large quantities for a long time, or even taken to prevent diseases. Studies have found that some volatile oils or water-soluble substances contained in Artemisia argyi leaves can cause liver damage, even cirrhosis and other diseases if taken for a long time. It is generally recommended to start taking medicine 3 ~ 5 days before menstruation. Take 1 week. If the symptoms are still not relieved, you should stop taking the medicine and seek medical advice immediately.
Sophora flavescens Radix Sophorae Flavescentis clears heat and dries dampness. Some patients will take bitter pills for a long time and treat eczema and chronic vaginitis by themselves. However, it should be noted that Bitter Ginseng Tablet is only suitable for vaginitis and eczema caused by damp-heat accumulation in lower jiao. Taking it without authorization may delay the illness and even damage the liver. Patients who take it for a long time according to the doctor's advice should be reviewed regularly. Once there is a liver problem, you should stop taking the medicine immediately and take corresponding treatment measures when necessary.
Ginkgo biloba is the fruit of ginkgo tree, which has the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough and asthma. Some elderly patients with asthma will like to pick up ginkgo biloba and make tea on the roadside. However, unprocessed ginkgo nuts also contain ginkgolic acid, amygdalin and other toxic components. Excessive use can easily lead to abdominal distension and even serious problems such as liver poisoning. Under normal circumstances, most of amygdalin can be removed after ginkgo biloba is fried, which reduces the toxicity. Ginkgo biloba can be peeled and soaked in water for about an hour before heating. However, adults should not exceed 10 capsules at a time, and children should not exceed 5 capsules. Children under 5 years old are forbidden to eat. People who are prone to bleeding and weak and afraid of cold should not use ginkgo.
Six main points of nourishing liver
In view of how to scientifically nourish the liver, Liu Chaoxia, director of the Department of Liver, Spleen and Stomach Diseases of the First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, made the following suggestions:
Do more exercises.
Young people should go to bed early and get up early, and add some aerobic exercise in the morning, such as brisk walking, jogging, yoga and cycling. These exercises can help yang to grow hair, help people recover from winter storage, and have a certain maintenance effect on the liver.
Pay attention to a reasonable diet
Cyan belongs to wood, enters the liver, has the function of soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, can eliminate fatigue and prevent liver disease. Turquoise represents all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits, and is a food that provides vitamins, cellulose, minerals and other nutrients needed by the human body. Therefore, it is very good for the liver to eat more green foods such as vegetables and pay attention to a balanced diet with less salt and low fat. On the dining table, common green foods are mung bean, spinach, broccoli, cucumber, loofah, celery, leek, green pepper, chrysanthemum and lettuce.
Pay attention to the combination of work and rest
Many modern people usually sleep late because of the pressure of work and study. Some people are used to staying up late watching TV and playing games before going to bed. As we all know, eleven o'clock in the evening is the time when the liver begins to repair itself. If the human body has not entered the rest state at this time, the damage to the liver is very great. Since the beginning of spring, the sunshine time has gradually increased, so we should try to get up in the morning and fall asleep at night.
Pay attention to regulating emotions
Liu Chaoxia said that it is difficult for people to control their temper in spring, and they are also prone to anxiety and irritability. So try to keep your mind at peace and your mood at peace. If you feel unhappy in your life and work, you can spend five minutes sitting still and drinking a cup of boiled water to relax your mood, which will make your work more efficient. Keep a peaceful mind, communication with people will become more approachable, and it will be easier to solve various problems. In addition, drinking more scented tea also has a positive effect on relieving mood. For example, rose tea helps to soothe the liver, and chrysanthemum tea clears the liver and improves eyesight, which is beneficial to meditation.
Tap the gallbladder meridian
The gallbladder meridian is located outside the body and is one of the twelve meridians. Punch your fist 50 times on the left and right thighs with a little force, and beat the gallbladder meridian every day, which can accelerate bile secretion, improve the function of the liver, help relieve stress and relax, and help nourish the liver. Because thigh muscles and fat are very thick, it is necessary to exert strength and tap at a rhythm of about twice per second to effectively stimulate acupuncture points. The gallbladder meridian is a meridian from head to toe. Walking along the outer thigh, there is only one gallbladder meridian, and this gallbladder meridian is the most convenient to beat. It is suggested to beat the gallbladder meridian every day to achieve the purpose of nourishing the liver.
Moderate drinking
Traditional banquets are known as "no wine, no joy" and "a thousand glasses of wine are few". However, the harm of alcohol to the liver is obvious to all. If you have to drink under special circumstances, you can drink some red wine in moderation. The amino acids and vitamins in it are beneficial to human body, but don't drink too much. Remember to drink less to please your feelings, and drink too much to hurt your liver.
Liver nourishing and dietotherapy are recommended.
Food supplement also plays an important role in nourishing the liver. Liu Chaoxia has prescribed the following therapeutic prescriptions for nourishing the liver, so try to do it:
Poria Porridge: 50 grams of Poria, 30 grams of Coicis Semen, and 0/00 grams of rice are cooked together and eaten twice a day 1 time, which has the functions of invigorating the spleen and stomach, promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. It is used for syndrome of liver depression and spleen deficiency.
Gouqi porridge: 50 grams of Lycium barbarum and 0/00 grams of rice/kloc are boiled into thick porridge and eaten twice a day. This method has the effects of nourishing yin and blood, benefiting essence and nourishing liver.
Lentils and yam porridge: take white lentils 100 ~ 150g and yam 50g and grind them into fine powder. 150g rice, add appropriate amount of water to boil, and take it twice a day. This recipe has the functions of invigorating spleen, regulating middle energizer and promoting digestion.
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