Qiuli paste is a popular medicinal paste with good effects in moistening the lungs, relieving cough, and generating body fluid. Many people are concerned about whether there are any side effects of Qiuli paste when taking it.
Are there any side effects of Qiuli paste?
Qiuli paste itself does not have any obvious side effects.
The main ingredient of Qiuli paste is pear, supplemented with other Chinese herbal medicines that have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving cough, and resolving phlegm. Qiuli paste is not only a Chinese herbal medicine, but also a traditional medicinal food. It itself does not have any obvious side effects, but if it is taken improperly or by inappropriate individuals, a series of adverse reactions may occur.
Taking a large amount of Qiuli paste
Although Qiuli paste itself does not have obvious toxicity, it contains a large amount of Chinese herbal medicines. Moreover, the nature of Qiuli paste is cold. If taken in excessive amounts, it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, loose stools, and other adverse reactions. Generally, it is recommended to take 1-2 spoons of Qiuli paste (about 15 milliliters).
Long-term use of Qiuli paste
Qiuli paste is a type of traditional medicinal food, but it should not be used for a long time. Because the nature of Qiuli paste is cold, long-term use of Qiuli paste may damage the body's yang energy or weaken the function of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, it is generally recommended to stop taking Qiuli paste after symptoms improve. If you are unable to determine the duration of use, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Taking Qiuli paste during menstruation
It is best for women to avoid taking Qiuli paste during menstruation. During menstruation, it is not advisable to consume excessive amounts of cold food, and Qiuli paste has a sweet and cold nature. Taking Qiuli paste during menstruation, especially for women with cold uterus, may affect the discharge of menstrual blood or worsen symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
Taking Qiuli paste for wind-cold patients
Qiuli paste has the effects of generating body fluid, nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, relieving cough, and resolving phlegm. It can be used to treat cough, rapid breathing, sticky phlegm, fullness in the chest, dry mouth and throat, irritability, and hoarseness caused by yin deficiency and lung heat. However, for patients with cough and phlegm caused by wind-cold, the treatment should focus on warming the lungs and relieving cough. Taking Qiuli paste will not only fail to alleviate discomfort, but may worsen the symptoms.
Taking Qiuli paste for spleen and stomach deficiency and cold patients
Patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold have weaker gastrointestinal function than normal individuals, and they are more sensitive to the stimulation of coldness. Qiuli paste has a cold nature, so taking it may cause or worsen symptoms such as pale complexion, cold hands and feet, and loose stools.
Taking Qiuli paste for diabetes patients
Qiuli paste contains ingredients such as pear, rock sugar, or honey, which contain a large amount of sugar that is easily digested and absorbed by the body. Taking Qiuli paste is not conducive for diabetes patients to control their blood sugar levels. It may even directly cause an increase in blood sugar levels, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and palpitations.
