Honeysuckle is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine with the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Many people will drink a cup of honeysuckle water when they have excessive internal heat. However, many people do not know the proper dosage and often just grab a handful to brew. So, is it good to drink too much honeysuckle water? What should you do if you drink too much honeysuckle water?
Is it good to drink too much honeysuckle water?
No, it is not.
Any food has a certain dosage and should not be consumed excessively. Although honeysuckle does not have obvious toxic side effects, it is still a Chinese herbal medicine and its dosage is strictly regulated. Honeysuckle has a cold nature, and if taken in large quantities, its cold nature may stimulate the stomach and intestines, causing discomfort such as abdominal pain, loose stools, or even diarrhea. Therefore, when taking honeysuckle, the dosage needs to be controlled. If you are unable to determine the dosage yourself, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
What should you do if you drink too much honeysuckle water?
1. Pause the intake of honeysuckle water
If you have drunk too much honeysuckle water but have not experienced any discomfort, there is no need to worry too much. Reduce the dosage of honeysuckle and closely observe your own physical condition. If there are only mild discomfort symptoms, temporarily stop taking honeysuckle water for a period of time, and the symptoms will naturally disappear gradually. After the discomfort symptoms improve, reduce the intake of honeysuckle.
2. Drink warm water
If you have taken too much honeysuckle water and have experienced symptoms such as loose stools and gastrointestinal discomfort, it is recommended to drink more warm water. This can help alleviate the symptoms to some extent and promote the rapid elimination of honeysuckle water from the body, so as to avoid further aggravation of the symptoms.
3. Seek medical attention
If the symptoms of abdominal pain, loose stools, and diarrhea after drinking too much honeysuckle water are more severe and cannot be relieved on your own, it is recommended to seek medical attention. Under the guidance of a doctor, receive symptomatic treatment such as fluid replacement and anti-diarrhea treatment based on your own condition.
How much honeysuckle should be used to make tea at one time?
10-30 grams.
Honeysuckle is a good medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, and can be used to treat various symptoms of heat syndrome, such as body heat, rashes, sores, swelling, and sore throat. As a Chinese herbal medicine, it has a certain dosage requirement. Generally, the recommended dosage of honeysuckle is 10-30 grams. Taking too little will not achieve the therapeutic effect, and taking too much may stimulate the stomach and intestines due to its cold nature, causing gastrointestinal discomfort. If it is used to treat a certain disease, it is recommended to consult a doctor for detailed dosage instructions.
Can honeysuckle tea be drunk every day?
In general, it is not recommended to consume it every day.
Honeysuckle has a cold nature. Drinking it every day may damage the spleen and stomach function. It is generally recommended to stop drinking honeysuckle tea once the symptoms improve. If it is used to treat a certain disease, follow the doctor's advice regarding the duration of use.
What else should be noted when drinking honeysuckle?
1. Avoid taking it during menstruation
It is recommended for women to avoid taking honeysuckle during menstruation. Because honeysuckle has a sweet and cold nature, taking it during menstruation may affect the discharge of menstrual blood, leading to blood clot formation or causing dysmenorrhea and other discomfort.
2. Not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold
Honeysuckle has a sweet and cool nature. Taking it for those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold may intensify the stimulation to the stomach and intestines, causing or aggravating symptoms such as vague stomach pain, pale complexion, cold hands and feet, poor digestion, and loose stools.
