Danshen powder has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and regulating menstruation. It can assist in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and hypertension. Many middle-aged and elderly people take Danshen powder as a daily health supplement. So how much Danshen powder should be taken each time?
How much Danshen powder should be taken each time?
3-5 grams.
It is recommended to take 3-5 grams of Danshen powder each time, 1-2 times a day. Danshen powder is a fine powder made from the roots and stems of the plant Danshen. It is a traditional Chinese medicine with strict dosage regulations. The usual medicinal dosage of Danshen is 10-15 grams. If used for the treatment of diseases, it is advisable to consult a doctor for detailed dosage information. Excessive self-medication should be avoided to prevent serious consequences.
What happens if you take too much Danshen powder?
Danshen powder has strong effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and regulating menstruation. If a large dose of Danshen powder is taken, it may stimulate blood vessels after entering the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal bleeding and symptoms such as hematemesis and melena.
What should you do if you take too much Danshen powder?
1. Stop taking Danshen powder
If the dosage of Danshen powder is too large, it is recommended to stop taking it immediately, regardless of whether there are any discomfort symptoms at present, to avoid adverse reactions or aggravation of symptoms.
2. Drink plenty of water
If an overdose of Danshen powder is taken, it is advisable to drink plenty of water to help dilute the concentration of Danshen powder in the gastrointestinal tract, which can help alleviate discomfort symptoms to some extent.
3. Seek medical attention
If after taking a large dose of Danshen powder, abdominal pain, or even symptoms of hematemesis or melena occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Symptomatic treatments such as fluid replacement and hemostasis should be performed to prevent further aggravation of symptoms and more serious consequences.
Can Danshen powder be taken for a long time?
In general, it is not recommended to take it for a long time.
In general, unless it is necessary for the treatment of a specific condition, it is not recommended to take Danshen powder for a long time. On one hand, the pharmacological effects of Danshen powder need to be metabolized by the liver and kidneys, and long-term use may affect the health of the liver and kidneys. On the other hand, because Danshen powder has strong effects of promoting blood circulation and regulating qi, long-term use may lead to decreased blood potassium levels.
If it is necessary to take it for a long time due to the condition, it is recommended to stop taking Danshen powder after the condition improves, and during the period of taking Danshen powder, it is advisable to eat foods high in potassium to help replenish the blood potassium levels, such as celery, sweet potatoes, peanuts, bananas, etc.
Precautions when taking Danshen powder
1. Avoid using it with Lulutong
In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a saying "The eighteen contraries, such as Ginseng and Paeonia, are contraindicated with Lulutong". Danshen and Lulutong have opposite medicinal properties, so when taking Danshen powder, it is advisable to avoid taking Lulutong to prevent toxic and adverse reactions that may be harmful to health.
2. Do not use it with anticoagulants
Because Danshen has the effect of inhibiting platelet aggregation, taking it with anticoagulant drugs such as aspirin and warfarin can enhance the anticoagulant effect, leading to bleeding. Therefore, it is not advisable to take anticoagulant drugs during the period of taking Danshen powder.
3. Pregnant women should not take it
Danshen belongs to a blood-activating and stasis-removing medicine, which has a strong blood-activating effect and a certain stimulating effect on uterine blood vessels, which can induce uterine contractions. Taking Danshen powder during pregnancy may cause threatened abortion.
