Pregnant women should avoid taking it. Excessive consumption can lead to profuse sweating. Snow lotus contains a highly effective but highly toxic substance called colchicine. Colchicine is known to c

Liu Shen Wan is one of the commonly used family remedies, mainly composed of six medicinal ingredients including Niuhuang, She Xiang, Chansu, Xionghuang, Bingpian, Zhenshu, and also contains Cinnabari

Cinnabar, a sulfide mineral of the cinnabar family, is the main component of vermilion. It is mainly composed of mercury sulfide, with traces of realgar and calcium phosphate. It has a sweet taste, a

Some traditional Chinese medicines have certain toxicity and side effects, which can be harmful to fetuses and pregnant women. Therefore, these medicines should not be used during pregnancy. These med

Chinese herbal decoctions have good effects but are bitter. Some people add sugar to the decoctions to mask the unpleasant taste and make them easier to swallow. However, experts warn against this pra

When taking traditional Chinese medicine, it is not advisable to drink strong tea, as tea contains tannic acid. Taking tea with Chinese medicine can affect the absorption of the active ingredients in

When taking traditional Chinese medicine, it is important to pay attention to dietary restrictions, also known as "avoiding certain foods." Avoiding certain foods is a characteristic of traditional Ch

Chuanbei, named after its origin in Sichuan, is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine for cough and phlegm. The ideal Chuanbei should have small and uniform grains, pure white color, and sufficient

Chinese herbal medicines containing quercetin include Chai Hu, Mulberry Leaf, Sophora, Xuan Fu Hua, and Hawthorn, while Chinese patent medicines include Chai Hu Kou Fu Ye, Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan, Xiao Ya

Bovine bezoar, also known as cow bezoar, is a gallstone found in cattle, such as yellow cattle or water buffalo. It is characterized by its bitter and cold properties. It belongs to the liver and hear