We often confuse "broken bones" with "bamboo leaves" in daily life, especially influenced by various period dramas. Many people believe that both "broken bones" and "bamboo leaves" are a type of traditional Chinese medicine that can cause miscarriage. But is this statement really true? Are "broken bones" and "bamboo leaves" the same thing? Let's explore together.
Are "broken bones" and "bamboo leaves" the same thing?
It is important to distinguish between "bamboo leaves" and the root part of "broken bones" in daily life. Bamboo leaves themselves have a sweet and cold taste, and they can clear heat and promote diuresis. However, the root part of bamboo leaves, which is "broken bones," can indeed cause abortion.
In the TV drama "The Legend of Mi Yue," in the first episode, it is revealed that Xiang Shi is pregnant, and Chu Wei tries to have a female doctor administer medicine to induce a miscarriage. Ju Ji determines that the medicine used is "bamboo leaves," also known as "broken bones," which has an abortion effect.
Understanding: "Bamboo leaves" refers to the dried stems and leaves of the bamboo plant in the Poaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat, relieving restlessness, and promoting diuresis.
"Broken bones" refers to the dried root stems and rhizomes of the bamboo plant in the Poaceae family. It can clear heat, promote diuresis, and cause abortion. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that "broken bones" can induce abortion and childbirth.
In other words, the stems and leaves of the bamboo plant, which are "bamboo leaves," do not have an abortion effect, while its rhizomes, which are "broken bones" (also known as "bamboo leaf dwarf lilyturf tuber"), have an abortion effect.
Therefore, it can be seen that "bamboo leaves" and "broken bones" are not completely equivalent.
What are the Chinese medicines that can cause miscarriage?
1. Musk
Musk itself has the effects of opening the orifices, invigorating blood circulation and promoting menstruation, and reducing swelling and relieving pain. It has anti-early pregnancy and anti-implantation effects, and it has a significant stimulating effect on uterine contractions in pregnant women with loose fetal yuan, making them prone to miscarriage.
Nowadays, the musk we often see in daily life is almost all artificial musk. Although it can have adverse effects on pregnant women, pregnant women who are exposed to musk fragrance for a long time can still be at risk of miscarriage.
2. Purslane
Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is not suitable for everyone to consume. Due to its cold and slippery nature, it is not recommended for pregnant women, especially those with a history of habitual miscarriage.
In traditional Chinese medicine, purslane is believed to have the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that purslane can "disperse blood stasis, relieve constipation and induce abortion, detoxify and promote diuresis, and treat postpartum night sweats."
3. Saffron
According to ancient records, saffron has a sweet and slightly pungent taste and a neutral nature. It enters the heart and liver meridians, has a light and moist nature, enters the blood and spreads, and is mainly used to treat menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum lochia retention, and abdominal masses. But it also has the side effect of causing miscarriage, so pregnant women should use it with caution.
4. Oleander
Oleander itself is poisonous, but when used as medicine, it can promote diuresis and remove blood stasis. It has the effect of stimulating the uterus. When used together with cinnamon twig, the effect is more obvious. Pregnant women should never consume it.
These bad habits can lead to miscarriage
1. Irregular sleeping patterns
Many young people nowadays live a life with reversed day and night. Staying up late is fine, but getting up early is definitely not allowed. However, if you are pregnant, you should avoid staying up late altogether.
If you continue with irregular sleeping patterns, not only will your physical and mental energy suffer, but the baby you give birth to may also become a night owl who is active at night. Then you won't be able to sleep even if you want to.
2. Prolonged computer use
There is a popular saying that goes, "The phone is always by your side, and you look for it as soon as you open your eyes." But if you are pregnant, you should not be so obsessed with it. Prolonged concentration on electronic devices can be harmful to pregnant women's eyesight and the development of the baby.
3. Wearing high heels
In general, we all know that pregnant women should not wear high heels because wearing high heels can easily cause fetal malposition, affecting the normal gravity and tilt of the pelvis, which can easily lead to miscarriage.
4. Losing weight
When you are pregnant, don't prioritize being thin. The baby is the most important. If you try to lose weight, the baby may lack protein and energy supplementation, leading to malnutrition.
