Chinese medicine has the efficacy of treating diseases and is also a good health product. Compared with Western medicine, Chinese medicine has a weak targeting effect. However, as the saying goes, "medicine is three parts poison." If Chinese medicinal materials are chosen improperly, they can also cause diarrhea and discomfort. Therefore, we must pay attention when choosing Chinese medicine! Let's take a look at some common medicinal materials that are easy to cause diarrhea and discomfort.
1. Yu Li Ren (Prunus Mume Seed)
It has the function of moistening the intestines and facilitating bowel movements.
2. Gan Sui (Euphorbia kansui)
It is bitter, sweet, and cold in nature, and it is toxic. It has the effects of purging water, eliminating edema, and dispersing masses. It often causes inflammatory congestion and increased peristalsis, resulting in severe diarrhea.
3. Qian Niu Zi (Melia toosendan)
Qian Niu Zi is bitter and cold in nature, and it is toxic. It has the effect of purging and eliminating accumulation. Modern research believes that the saponins in Qian Niu Zi can be decomposed into Qian Niu Zi Su by bile and intestinal fluid in the intestine, which can stimulate the intestines, promote peristalsis, and cause strong diarrhea. Qian Niu Zi has a toxic effect on the human body, but it is not significant. Taking large amounts of it can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and mucous bloody stools, and can also stimulate the kidneys and cause hematuria.
4. Ba Dou (Croton tiglium)
It is pungent and hot in nature, highly toxic, and has the effects of purging cold stagnation in the stomach and intestines, dispelling cold and stagnant accumulations, and forcefully breaking through blockages.
5. Da Huang (Rhubarb)
Da Huang is bitter, cold, and sinking. It is good at cleansing the stomach and intestines, purging heat, and facilitating bowel movements. Due to the presence of tannins, constipation may occur after diarrhea. Chinese medicine is also commonly used in daily health recipes. Everyone should pay attention to choosing the right medicine for themselves and avoid blind use.
