The sudden outbreak of the new pneumonia has made people increasingly rely on traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine has gradually become an essential health product in our lives. More and more people choose to use traditional Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Can sugar be added to traditional Chinese medicine when drinking it? Here are three misconceptions about taking traditional Chinese medicine.
What are the misconceptions about taking traditional Chinese medicine?
1. Using traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic
Many people believe that traditional Chinese medicine can "treat diseases and strengthen the body even when not sick." However, even common traditional Chinese medicine cannot be taken indiscriminately.
For example, some people feel fatigued and weak, so they often like to buy some traditional Chinese medicine to cook soup to regulate their bodies. However, eating too much can actually cause adverse symptoms.
2. Adding sugar to traditional Chinese medicine when drinking it
Some people often add sugar to the decoction of traditional Chinese medicine because it is bitter and hard to swallow. This is especially true when coaxing children to drink traditional Chinese medicine.
Adding sugar to the pre-prepared traditional Chinese medicine formula is equivalent to adding another ingredient to the medicine. This can change the properties of the medicine and even weaken its effects, causing precipitation and other issues. Therefore, adding sugar to traditional Chinese medicine is incorrect.
3. Buying over-the-counter Chinese patent medicine to "treat diseases"
Many people, when experiencing minor ailments such as headaches and fever, like to go to the pharmacy to buy some over-the-counter Chinese patent medicine to self-treat. However, self-medicating without proper diagnosis may worsen the condition.
