However, it should be noted that Fructus Lycii has some side effects when used. First of all, its use may lead to the aggravation of patients with exogenous wind-cold and blood-empty fever. In addition, if excessive use, it may lead to poisoning symptoms, including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and so on. Therefore, when using Fructus Lycii, it is necessary to strictly control the dosage and follow the guidance and suggestions of professional Chinese medicine practitioners.
In addition, Fructus Sophorae Tonkinensis is often used in combination with other medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. For example, in the case of treating fever due to yin deficiency, it is often used with herbs such as Cortex Lycii, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae and Carapax Trionycis. This can not only enhance the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, but also protect the medicinal effect of Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis from being too strong, thus reducing possible side effects.
Generally speaking, Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis is a kind of herbal medicine with important medicinal value, but the dosage should be strictly controlled and the advice of professional Chinese medicine practitioners should be followed. If you have any discomfort during use, you should stop using it immediately and seek medical help.