First of all, as a traditional Chinese medicine, Di Yu is non-toxic. However, this does not mean that you can use it indiscriminately, especially for patients with external burns. What should you pay attention to when using Di Yu?
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Medicinal Value of Di Yu
1. Hemostatic effect
The hemostatic effect is one of the prominent effects of Di Yu. Pharmacological research has also confirmed this. Studies have shown that the tannin component in Di Yu can shorten clotting time and thus have a hemostatic effect.
2. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial
Research has shown that Di Yu has an improvement effect on swelling caused by inflammation, and it also has inhibitory effects on various bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Shigella, and Proteus.
3. Antiemetic effect
Pharmacological research has also shown that Di Yu has an antiemetic effect and can inhibit vomiting caused by digitalis.
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Precautions for External Burn Patients Using Di Yu
Regardless of any type of traditional Chinese medicine, they all have their own unique properties. Even plants that are non-toxic in terms of medicinal properties cannot be used indiscriminately.
For example, Di Yu is cold and astringent, so it should be used with caution for people with cold bleeding or stagnation;
Experts particularly remind that people with external burns should not consume or apply Di Yu preparations externally, as it may cause poisoning symptoms.
Contraindications for Di Yu
It should be used with caution for people with cold bleeding, diarrhea, menorrhagia, and those with bleeding and stasis.
Pregnant women should use with caution. Children should use with caution.
It should not be used alone for the initial stage of dysentery.
This product contains tannins and should not be used with erythromycin, griseofulvin, lincomycin, and other drugs.
It should not be used for wheat poisoning.
It should not be used for gastric injury.
