The medicinal value of the Chinese herb Guanmutong is very high, but it is also highly toxic. So, is Guanmutong still in use? Let's look at the toxic effects and symptoms of Guanmutong poisoning.
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【Is Guanmutong still in use?】
Guanmutong is not the traditional Chinese herb Mutong. They are different plants from different botanical families, with different medicinal and toxic properties. Guanmutong is a modern creation.
Guanmutong has been found to be substandard, and relevant government departments have issued regulations prohibiting its use.
【How to identify Guanmutong】
(1) Guanmutong is a very hard plant with small holes all around it. The most important point is that it has no smell, but it has a very bitter taste.
(2) Guanmutong is used in the treatment of dysmenorrhea in women. After taking Guanmutong, the symptoms of dysmenorrhea can be relieved.
(3) Smell: Guanmutong has no smell.
【Symptoms of Guanmutong poisoning】
Guanmutong contains toxic compounds such as aristolochic acid. Overdose of Guanmutong can cause acute renal failure and even death.
Symptoms of poisoning include upper abdominal discomfort, followed by vomiting, headache, chest tightness, abdominal distension and pain, diarrhea, facial swelling, frequent urination, urgency to urinate, gradual onset of generalized edema, and confusion.
