Ze Xie not only has the effect of promoting water permeation and dampness, but also can treat various diseases. It has a very rich medicinal value. However, due to its toxicity, special attention must be paid when using it!
Symptoms of Poisoning
Symptoms in the digestive system such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, as well as paralysis.
Rescue Methods
1. Oral administration or gastric tube injection of a large amount of warm water or saline, 1:1000-1:1500 potassium permanganate solution, 0.5% tannic acid solution. Alternatively, use 300-500ml of physiological saline or soapy water for high enema.
2. Intravenous drip of vitamin C, B1, B12 in 5% glucose saline to enhance the body's ability to detoxify and promote detoxification.
3. In cases of severe gastroenteritis and severe abdominal pain, take 10ml of Dianqie Solution orally three times a day and inject 0.6mg of atropine sulfate intramuscularly.
4. In cases of limb paralysis, intramuscular injection of Shidining once a day, supplemented with vitamin B1 and B12. Intramuscular injection once a day.
5. In cases of difficulty breathing or respiratory paralysis, oxygen therapy, artificial respiration, or inhalation of ammonia, injection of respiratory stimulants such as sodium camphorsulfonate, caffeine, ephedrine, lobeline, etc.
6. Oral administration of detoxifying agents, using Scutellaria baicalensis, licorice, Saposhnikovia divaricata, mung bean, etc. decoction for internal use.
Taboo of Medication
The entire plant of Ze Xie is toxic, especially the underground root. The dosage of Ze Xie is generally controlled within ten grams because this medicinal herb itself is toxic. Although it has multiple effects, it can easily cause poisoning.
Moreover, all medicines have side effects, so medication must be handled with caution. If possible, choose another medicinal herb with similar effects but without toxicity, which can achieve better results.
The less Ze Xie is used, the better. When boiling Chinese herbal medicine, follow the dosage instructions on the package and put the herb in the pot in a reasonable amount to avoid poisoning.
