Many of us know that Bai Fu Zi has certain beauty and skincare value, but because it is a traditional Chinese medicine, we must pay attention to its usage to avoid any side effects! So what are the precautions for using Bai Fu Zi?
【Medicinal Effects of Bai Fu Zi】
1. Beauty and freckle removal
We can crush Bai Fu Zi, add white honey, and soak a mask paper in it. This natural "Bai Fu Zi mask" can remove facial melanin deposits and act as a post-sun repair cream.
2. Treatment of epilepsy
Modern hospitals often use Bai Fu Zi to treat epilepsy, cerebral thrombosis, and other diseases. This is because Bai Fu Zi has the effect of blocking calcium channels and relieving heart rate.
3. Relief of headaches
Bai Fu Zi, when combined with Bai Zhi, Tian Ma, Dan Nan Xing, Shou Wu, Dang Gui, and Sheng Jiang, can be decocted and taken orally to alleviate migraines and headaches caused by colds. Additionally, it can also be consumed by those who have headaches accompanied by wind phlegm or cold phlegm and dampness.
【Precautions for using Bai Fu Zi】
However, Bai Fu Zi is a toxic drug, mainly manifested in its strong irritability to the skin and mucous membranes.
Therefore, when using Bai Fu Zi for external application or using self-adjusted Qi Bai San, you must first test a small amount on your skin to see if there is any discomfort. If there are no obvious symptoms of discomfort, you can proceed. It should not be used for a long period of time either.
When taken internally, it should also be taken in small amounts, and the decoction should be controlled within the range of 3 to 6 grams. Of course, due to its toxicity, pregnant women should not use Bai Fu Zi.
Bai Fu Zi does have side effects. For example, many women who pursue beauty use Bai Fu Zi for face masks, but they may find their faces slightly red and swollen the next morning, which is related to Bai Fu Zi.
Because Bai Fu Zi has a warm medicinal nature and a spicy taste, it contains toxicity, which can cause redness and swelling. It is advisable to seek guidance from a doctor before use.
