Although gastrodia elata has many functions, it has certain toxic and side effects. Taking gastrodia elata every day will make toxins accumulate and cause toxic and side effects.

2 What are the side effects of eating Gastrodia elata every day? Gastrodia elata contains gastrodin, vanillin and other ingredients, which are allergens. Gastrodia elata may have allergic reactions when eaten too much, such as dizziness, nausea and vomiting, chest tightness, skin papules with itching, etc. Urticaria and allergic purpura may also be caused by allergies, and some individuals may have facial or systemic edema and even hair loss.

Poisoned gastrodia elata has certain toxic side effects. If you eat too much, you may be poisoned. Generally, the poisoning dose is more than 40 grams, and the incubation period is 1 to 6 hours, which can cause acute renal failure, accelerated heartbeat and breathing, and even coma.

3 How often do you eat Gastrodia elata? Gastrodia elata can promote blood circulation, relieve pain and soothe the nerves. Generally, it is enough to eat it twice a week. However, to play a good auxiliary treatment role, it still needs to be taken many times to have an effect. Don't take it too close together to avoid poisoning.

4 How much gastrodia elata should be eaten at a time? Gastrodia elata should not be eaten more, and it should not exceed 40 grams at a time. If it is taken in decoction, it is best to control it at about 3- 10 grams. If it is gastrodia elata powder, the dosage is even less, generally about 2 grams at a time.