Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a traditional treatment method in China. It can adjust the body to the symptoms and restore health. Different Chinese herbal medicines have different curative effects. Some Chinese herbal medicines are beneficial to the liver, but many Chinese herbal medicines will damage the health of the liver if they are not used correctly. The following is the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine that is not good for the liver and traditional Chinese medicine that protects the liver. Welcome to read.

Traditional Chinese medicine bad for liver

1, toosendan seed

Toosendan has the effects of relieving pain, soothing the liver and promoting qi circulation. Modern pharmacological studies show that toosendanin in Toosendan bark and Toosendan is toxic to the liver, and normal dosage may also lead to drug-induced hepatitis, resulting in hepatomegaly, elevated transaminase and jaundice.

2. Xanthium sibiricum and Tripterygium wilfordii

These two drugs are commonly used to treat rhinitis, headache and kidney disease. The toxic proteins and glycosides contained in Xanthium sibiricum can cause liver damage and even liver failure. Tripterygium wilfordii or tripterygium wilfordii polyglycoside tablets can cause reversible transaminase increase and hepatomegaly, and can also cause severe hepatitis. The combination of phenytoin sodium and carbamazepine with Xanthium sibiricum and Tripterygium wilfordii may aggravate the liver damage caused by the drugs. Senile patients should use Xanthium sibiricum and Tripterygium wilfordii carefully.

3. Polygonum multiflorum Thunb

In the Adverse Drug Reaction Information Bulletin issued by china food and drug administration, it is suggested that oral administration of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb and its prescription preparations may cause the risk of liver injury, and overdose and long-term continuous medication may increase this risk.

Oral administration of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb and its prescription preparations may cause liver injury.

4. mugwort leaves

Folium Artemisiae Argyi is common, which has definite hepatotoxicity, reproductive toxicity and nervous system toxicity. Studies have confirmed that the water extract and volatile oil of Folium Artemisiae Argyi contain hepatotoxicity. Platycladone in volatile oil has been clearly characterized as having hepatotoxicity and nervous system toxicity.

5. Galla chinensis

Hydrolyzed tannins contained in Chinese medicines such as Chinese gallnut and pomegranate peel have a direct toxic effect on the liver, and long-term use can cause fatty liver and even cirrhosis.

6. Dioscorea bulbifera

Dioscorea zingiberensis is a commonly used Chinese medicine to treat thyroid diseases, but it contains toxic substances such as dioscin, which may cause jaundice (or jaundice-free) hepatitis, ascites or hepatic coma after two weeks of use.

7. castor beans

Castor bean is a very common laxative, because castor bean contains ricin, which can easily damage the liver and lead to toxic hepatitis.

8. Senecio scandens

Senecio scandens, Nongjili and heliotrope contain a class of alkaloids that can cause delayed hepatotoxicity. Long-term use can lead to hepatic vein occlusion, jaundice and ascites.

9. Looking at Jiangnan

Oral administration of Wangjiangnan, Coriaria, and Sophora Tonkinensis has a strong stimulating effect, which stimulates the gastrointestinal tract and causes liver cell damage.

10, Pinellia ternata

Pinellia ternata, Pollen Typhae, Taxilli, Trichosanthes, Shā rotto Katakuri, etc., can cause liver damage if taken for a long time. Chinese herbal medicines such as Cortex Pseudolaricis, Rhizoma Acori Graminei, Illicium verum, Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Camellia sinensis and Senecio scandens contain safrole; And Aristolochia, Akebia manshuriensis, saltpetre and other N-nitro compounds not only damage the liver, but also induce liver cancer.

Traditional Chinese medicine for protecting liver

1, American ginseng

American ginseng, sweet, slightly bitter and cool, has the functions of invigorating qi, nourishing yin, clearing asthenic fire, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. It can be used for treating qi deficiency and yin deficiency, internal heat, cough, asthma, phlegm and blood, asthenic heat, tiredness, dry mouth and throat. It is most suitable for cough and shortness of breath due to deficiency of lung yin, dry throat and thirst due to stomach dryness and body fluid injury. Modern research shows that American ginseng has the functions of protecting liver, enhancing immunity, regulating insulin secretion and helping digestion. Therefore, patients with liver disease, tumor disease, diabetes, chronic stomach disease and gastrointestinal weakness can all take it.

The preferred way to eat American ginseng is to soak it in water, and eat it after drinking it directly. The second is to make soup. If you feel inconvenient, you can cut the American ginseng into pieces, take it with you, and take two pieces in your mouth.

2. Dangshen

Codonopsis pilosula is used in the treatment of liver diseases, mainly combined with Astragalus membranaceus and Atractylodes macrocephala, which can treat qi deficiency and blood deficiency, spleen deficiency and dampness excess. Codonopsis pilosula has the functions of invigorating the middle energizer, nourishing blood and calming the nerves. For those with weak spleen and stomach, taking codonopsis pilosula has better effect. The ancients had a good summary of Codonopsis pilosula: invigorating the spleen without dryness, moistening the lungs without cold, nourishing the stomach without cold, nourishing the blood without dryness, nourishing and nourishing the blood.

The specific administration method varies with different tastes, such as Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, ginger, and japonica rice can be made into Shenling porridge; Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus and japonica rice can be made into Shenqi japonica rice porridge; If soup is made, it can be made into codonopsis pilosula, apricot and pork lungs.

Invigorating the spleen without dryness, moistening the lung without cold, nourishing the stomach without cold, nourishing the blood without dryness, nourishing and nourishing the blood.

3. Radix Astragali

Modern research has confirmed that Astragalus membranaceus contains essential amino acids, sugars, amylase, riboflavin, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other components, and also contains trace element selenium, which has anti-cancer and anticancer effects, and has been clinically proved to have the effect of reducing the incidence of hepatitis. Studies also show that Astragalus membranaceus can protect the liver, prevent the decrease of hepatic glycogen, resist liver damage, stimulate interferon system and regulate the immune function of the body. Therefore, it is very beneficial for patients with chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis to take astragalus.

Radix Astragali and Fructus Jujubae tea can invigorate qi, replenish blood and nourish liver. Take 0/5g of Radix Astragali/KLOC-0, 4 pieces of Fructus Jujubae and appropriate amount of water, soak the Fructus Jujubae in warm water, wash and remove the core; Soak red dates and Astragalus membranaceus in appropriate amount of water for 20-30 minutes, and the amount of water is the same as that used for making tea, so as to precipitate medicinal properties; After soaking, bring it to a boil, then turn to a low heat and cook for about 20 minutes before drinking.

4. Patrinia scabra

Patrinia scabra is the rhizome or whole grass with roots of Patrinia scabra and Patrinia scabra of Patrinia family. It is bitter in taste and mild in nature, and has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, reducing swelling and expelling pus, removing blood stasis and relieving pain, and can be used for treating carbuncle, ulcer, furuncle and heat toxin. According to recent studies, Patrinia scabra and its extract have the effects of promoting hepatocyte regeneration, improving liver function and preventing hepatocyte degeneration, so this product has become a therapeutic drug for various liver diseases. The compatibility of Patrinia with Sargentodoxa, Radix Paeoniae Rubra and Rhizoma Curcumae can eliminate heat and dissipate blood stasis and treat chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. Compatibility with Coicis Semen, Radix Rhapontici and Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati can clear away heat and toxic materials, treat damp-heat arthralgia, and promote the regeneration of stem cells.

5. Ganoderma lucidum

It is recorded in Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica that Ganoderma lucidum is beneficial to liver qi, and it is also recorded in Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica in Ming Dynasty. Ganoderma lucidum improves eyesight, tonifies liver qi and calms the soul? . Ganoderma lucidum contains ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide, which can protect liver function and clear blood toxicity? Hero? It is helpful to improve the function of human immune system and the ability of hypoxia.

Taking Ganoderma lucidum can protect the liver and alleviate liver injury. Ganoderma lucidum can promote the metabolism of drugs and poisons in the liver, and has definite curative effect on toxic hepatitis. Especially for chronic hepatitis, Ganoderma lucidum can obviously eliminate dizziness, fatigue, nausea, liver discomfort and other symptoms, and can effectively improve liver function, so that all indicators tend to be normal.

Taking Ganoderma lucidum can protect the liver and alleviate liver injury.

6. Tianqi

Tianqi is also called? Sanqi? , "compendium of materia medica" records:? Ginseng qi first, Tianqi blood first. ? The liver is a hematopoietic unit, and the invasion of bacteria and viruses will reduce the working efficiency of the liver. Tianqi has the effect of enriching blood, can it be directly? Against the enemy? Soldiers. Tianqimiao has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, nourishing liver and removing fat, promoting blood circulation and promoting metabolism, and is a rare healthy food. To take Tianqi, it is necessary to fully mash Tianqi and stew it with chicken. Tianqi auricularia decoction has the effect of nourishing and protecting the liver.

7. Lycium barbarum

Lycium barbarum has the effects of nourishing liver and kidney, nourishing blood, improving eyesight, preventing aging and resisting aging. Modern medical research has found that Lycium barbarum also has the functions of protecting liver and preventing fatty liver. Lycium barbarum contains an active ingredient? Sweet theophylline, which is effective in treating liver diseases. Sweet theophylline is rich in leaves, fruits and root bark. Pharmacological experiments show that sweet theophylline can inhibit fat deposition in liver cells and promote liver cell regeneration.

Lycium barbarum soaked in water is one of the very simple ways to eat. In real life, many office workers often brew Lycium barbarum water to relieve eye fatigue. Every day, about 10 medlar is soaked in hot water, and drinking water to eat medlar can help us nourish the liver and improve eyesight, nourish the liver and kidney, beautify and whiten, etc. A small medlar can bring you unlimited surprises.

8. Cuscuta chinensis

From? The liver governs the eyes and the kidney governs the bones? On the whole, the effect of dodder nourishing liver and kidney is definitely the first choice. Chinese medicine believes that the seeds of Cuscuta chinensis are warm and sweet, and belong to liver, spleen and kidney meridians. Continue to stop injuries, make up for deficiencies, and benefit people? , nourishing liver and kidney, benefiting eyesight, strengthening spleen and stopping diarrhea, and prolonging life.

There are many ways to use dodder in life, such as cooking porridge, making tea and external use. It can also nourish kidney, liver and improve eyesight when used in combination with Semen Plantaginis, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata and Fructus Lycii.

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