Many people believe that traditional Chinese medicine has minimal side effects, so they do not pay attention to the correct use of medications when taking Chinese medicine. However, traditional Chinese medicine does have side effects, and it is important to use it properly, such as with commonly used herb Guanmutong.
If Guanmutong is taken for a long time, it may cause damage to the kidneys, leading to mitochondrial deformation, swelling, and other conditions.
Damage to kidney function reduces the production and excretion of urine, resulting in the accumulation of waste toxins in the body, which can cause harm. Therefore, it is important to use Guanmutong properly when using it to treat diseases.
Guanmutong should not be used by patients with kidney disease, pregnant women, newborns, and is generally not suitable for children and the elderly. It should not be used for a long time, and kidney function should be regularly checked.
Guanmutong is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine with the function of clearing heat and promoting diuresis. It used to be the main ingredient in the widely used traditional Chinese medicine Longdan Xiegan Wan.
However, Guanmutong contains aristolochic acid, which has strong toxicity to the kidneys and can damage renal tubular function, leading to renal failure. Although the names may vary, these conditions are closely related.
The toxic component aristolochic acid in Guanmutong can cause acute renal failure and even death if taken in excessive amounts.
