Many people know that Fritillaria can treat coughs, and it is a commonly used cough medicine in many households. Many people will stew Fritillaria to drink when they cough. So, can pregnant women drink Fritillaria?
Can pregnant women drink Fritillaria?
Pregnant women should be cautious about drinking Fritillaria.
Fritillaria is a commonly used cough medicine. It has the function of moistening the lungs, stopping coughs, and relieving phlegm and asthma. It can be used for coughs caused by heat, such as coughs caused by wind-heat, dry-heat, or lung fire. However, it contains Fritillaria alkaloids, which have the effects of lowering blood pressure and stimulating the uterus. If pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy or with weak constitutions drink Fritillaria, it may lead to miscarriage. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women consult with a doctor before drinking Fritillaria.
How much Fritillaria can pregnant women take at one time?
Around 3 grams.
The usual dosage of Fritillaria is 3-9 grams. For general cough symptoms, 3 grams is sufficient. Due to the uterine stimulating effects of Fritillaria, it is not recommended for pregnant women to take excessive amounts. If pregnant women need to use Fritillaria for cough relief, it is recommended to consult with a professional doctor regarding the specific dosage in order to avoid delaying the treatment or causing adverse effects.
What happens if pregnant women take too much Fritillaria?
No obvious discomfort
Due to individual differences in constitution, the degree of reaction to medication varies. Some pregnant women have a constitution that tends to be hot and have obvious symptoms of heat syndrome, so even if they take excessive amounts of Fritillaria, they will not experience any discomfort.
Loose stools and diarrhea
Fritillaria has a cooling nature, and if pregnant women with weaker gastrointestinal systems consume excessive amounts of Fritillaria, the cooling nature may stimulate the stomach and intestines, causing discomfort such as gastrointestinal upset and loose stools.
Threatened miscarriage
Fritillaria contains Fritillaria alkaloids, which have the effects of lowering blood pressure and stimulating the uterus. If women with weak and cold constitutions or in the early stages of pregnancy take excessive amounts of Fritillaria, there may be a risk of threatened miscarriage.
What should pregnant women do if they take too much Fritillaria?
Temporarily stop taking Fritillaria
If pregnant women have taken excessive amounts of Fritillaria, regardless of whether they experience any discomfort, it is recommended to temporarily stop taking Fritillaria. If there are no discomfort symptoms, there is no need to worry too much, just closely observe one's own physical condition.
Drink more warm water
If pregnant women have taken excessive amounts of Fritillaria and experience symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, or loose stools, it is recommended to drink more warm water. This can reduce the coolness in the stomach and intestines, and promote the metabolism of Fritillaria, preventing the symptoms from worsening.
Seek medical attention
If pregnant women have taken excessive amounts of Fritillaria and experience severe symptoms such as diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, abdominal pain, or vaginal bleeding, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying treatment.
What should be noted when taking Fritillaria?
1. Avoid taking it with Aconitum herbs
When taking Fritillaria, avoid taking it simultaneously with Aconitum herbs such as Fritillaria cirrhosa and Caulis Aconiti. According to the "Eighteen Antagonisms" in Chinese medicine, it is mentioned that Ban Xia, Gua Lou, Bei Mu, Bai Lian, and Bai Jie have opposite properties to Aconitum herbs. Taking them together may produce toxic and adverse reactions that are harmful to the body.
2. Not suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach
Fritillaria has a cooling nature. The intestines and stomach of those with weak spleen and stomach are more sensitive to the stimulation of coldness. Taking Fritillaria may stimulate the intestines and stomach, leading to or aggravating symptoms such as cold hands and feet, loose stools, and indigestion caused by spleen deficiency.
3. Not suitable for those with wind-cold cough
The treatment of wind-cold cough should focus on warming the lungs and stopping coughs. Fritillaria is good at treating hot coughs. Taking Fritillaria for wind-cold cough will not alleviate the symptoms but may worsen the cough and sputum discomfort.
