The dried roots and rhizomes of the legume plant Pueraria lobata are known as mountain kudzu root. Although many people are not familiar with it, mountain kudzu root has high medicinal value but also possesses toxicity. So, what should be done in case of mountain kudzu root poisoning? Here are a few treatment methods!
What to do in case of mountain kudzu root poisoning?
1. Wash the stomach with a solution of potassium permanganate, or take 20 grams of medicinal charcoal powder. If these methods do not have a good detoxification effect, large amounts of fluid infusion can be used to expedite the elimination of toxins from the body.
2. If the poisoned individual experiences severe abdominal pain, subcutaneous injection of atropine sulfate can be administered. If the poisoned individual becomes unconscious, methoxyflurane can be used for detoxification, or insulin can be injected directly into the muscle every two hours for excellent detoxification effect.
3. Detoxification can also be achieved through traditional Chinese medicine such as mung beans, licorice, and honeysuckle. The simplest method is to boil mung beans in water and drink the resulting soup, or soak licorice in water and drink it. Both methods have a noticeable detoxification effect.
The medicinal effects of mountain kudzu root
Mountain kudzu root has effects such as clearing heat and detoxification, relieving throat swelling, alleviating pain, and killing parasites. It can be used for various ailments such as sore throat, swollen gums, hot cough due to lung heat, irritability and thirst, jaundice, and mouth ulcers. The most common folk remedy is to boil mountain kudzu root in water to treat sore throat.
Mountain kudzu root contains a large amount of puerarin alkaloids and some oxidized puerarin alkaloids. These substances are natural anti-inflammatory components that can improve the permeability of capillaries and eliminate fungi and viruses from the body. Regular consumption can reduce inflammation, reduce fever, and prevent various infectious diseases.
Mountain kudzu root can also enhance the body's immune system. The various alkaloids it contains can regulate the immune system, increase the activity of phagocytes, accelerate the regeneration of white blood cells in the body, increase the number of immunoglobulins, and significantly improve immune function, which is highly beneficial for enhancing the body's disease resistance.
The side effects of mountain kudzu root
1. Mountain kudzu root can be divided into two types: broad kudzu root and northern kudzu root. Broad kudzu root has almost no side effects, but it should not be taken excessively, as it can burden the digestive system and may cause nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, northern kudzu root is toxic and its most important side effect is poisoning when consumed.
2. Consumption of northern kudzu root can lead to poisoning due to its high content of puerarin alkaloids and sophoridine. These are toxic substances that, once absorbed by the body, can cause obvious poisoning reactions.
Symptoms of poisoning include abdominal pain, diarrhea, excessive sweating, pale complexion, unconsciousness, and convulsions. In such cases, necessary detoxification treatment must be carried out.
