Guangmutong is a high-quality Chinese herbal medicine. It is harvested in autumn and winter, and the rough skin is removed before being dried. It is used for treating mouth ulcers, restlessness with red urine, edema, hot and painful urination, and damp-heat painful obstruction. However, using Guangmutong can result in poisoning. What is the specific reason for this?
Image of Guangmutong
Medicinal value of Guangmutong
Guangmutong, also known as Mutong Madouling or Mamutong, is the dried woody stem of the plant Northeast Madouling from the Aristolochiaceae family. It is mainly produced in the northeast region of China.
Guangmutong is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of clearing heart fire, promoting urination, and regulating menstruation and lactation.
It is clinically used for treating mouth ulcers, restlessness with red urine, edema, hot and painful urination, and damp-heat painful obstruction. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine in clinical practice.
Symptoms of Guangmutong poisoning
The symptoms of poisoning include discomfort in the upper abdomen, followed by vomiting, headache, chest tightness, dull abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, facial swelling, frequent urination, urgency of urination, gradually developing generalized edema, and confusion.
Treatment methods for Guangmutong poisoning
Gastric lavage and enema are recommended. According to reports, early administration of adrenal cortical hormones can delay the progression of the disease.
Timely blood dialysis can achieve a favorable treatment opportunity and effect.
For patients with significantly impaired renal function and end-stage renal disease, alternative treatments such as kidney transplantation may be necessary.
