The cooking of Tianma requires attention and should not be cooked for too long. In addition, there are also taboos when taking Tianma. People should not use Tianma indiscriminately without considering their physical condition, whether they have deficiency or excess, or the state of qi and blood.
In "Bencao Yanyi", it is mentioned that "Tianma should be used with other medicines to see its effectiveness." Few ancient and modern medical practitioners use Tianma as a single herb, but instead formulate prescriptions based on different diseases. For example, Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction, Tianma Gouteng Drink, Tianma Pill, etc. In addition, the cooking time for Tianma should be short. This is because the main component of Tianma is Tianma glycoside, which is highly volatile when heated.
In addition to the cooking time taboo, there are also some precautions when taking Tianma. For example, Tianma should be used with caution in patients with decreased body fluids, blood deficiency, and yin deficiency. Even for conditions such as excessive liver yang and phlegm obstructing the meridians, the use of Tianma should be carefully considered based on the condition, and adjustments should be made accordingly in order to achieve good therapeutic effects.
Warm Reminder: When using Tianma or Tianma preparations, if symptoms such as dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, and increased breathing, or itching of the skin occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical attention promptly.
