Gastrodia elata is a common medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine and has extremely high medicinal value. The rhizome of Gastrodia elata is used as medicine. Winter and spring are usually the best seasons for picking. Gastrodia elata is dried and used as medicine. It can treat symptoms such as hemiplegia, numbness of limbs, and headaches. As the saying goes, three parts of medicine are poisons. Although Gastrodia elata is now an important medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine and has been widely used in large quantities. It also has health care effects. Although it has high medicinal value, it also has certain side effects. The side effects of Gastrodia elata

The side effects of Gastrodia elata were first recorded in Li Shizhen’s "Compendium of Materia Medica". The book said: "After taking Gastrodia elata for a long time, red pills will appear all over the body". This is what we know now. Allergy phenomenon, modern medicine has also proved that Gastrodia elata has side effects. The side effects of Gastrodia elata will lurk in the human body for about 1 to 6 hours. In addition to allergic erythema, there will also be dizziness symptoms. Therefore, you must pay attention to your own condition after taking Gastrodia elata. Seek medical attention promptly if allergies occur. Side effects of Gastrodia elata

The side effects of taking Gastrodia elata vary from person to person. Generally speaking, allergy patients will experience dizziness, chest tightness, skin itching, etc. Some people may even experience systemic swelling and hair loss. Many people know that Gastrodia elata can treat dizziness and headaches, so some Gastrodia elata is added as a dietary supplement when stewing soup, but the side effects of Gastrodia elata are ignored. If coma occurs, you should be sent to the hospital immediately for treatment to avoid causing harm to the body. How to use Gastrodia elata

Although Gastrodia elata has extremely high medicinal value, some people are not suitable for consumption. For example, those with blood deficiency, yin deficiency, and pregnant women are not suitable for consumption. When using Gastrodia elata in traditional Chinese medicine, they will be combined with other foods. Drugs should be used together to achieve the best effect and reduce the side effects of Gastrodia elata. If Gastrodia elata is used alone, the drug effect will not be able to achieve the best effect. Gastrodia elata cannot be boiled for a long time when eaten. Overheating for a long time will cause the components of Gastrodia elata to volatilize. When consuming Gastrodia elata, you must follow the doctor's advice and do not take supplements by yourself to avoid accidents.