What are the taboos in using folk remedies?

　　There is a folk saying that "folk remedies can cure serious diseases", but improper use of folk remedies can also cause harm to the body. Below, the editor will list 5 fatal folk remedies for you.

　　These 5 home remedies can be fatal

　　1. Fish bone stuck in throat, drinking vinegar and swallowing rice balls

　　Vinegar can only stay in the throat for a few seconds, and it is basically impossible to soften fish bones. Drinking a large amount of vinegar will cause stomach discomfort. Swallowing rice balls may cause fish bones to puncture the throat, or even pierce the esophagus, causing infection, which may endanger the life of the person concerned.

　　Correct approach: Cough and vomit

　　If the fish bone is stuck, you should cough hard in time. You can also use your fingers to stimulate the base of the tongue to flush out the fish bone through vomiting. If none of these methods work, you should seek medical attention immediately.

　　2. Raise your head and raise your hands to stop nose bleeding

　　Never raise your head when you have a nosebleed! Not only will this not stop the bleeding, it may also cause the blood to flow back into the esophagus and stomach. In severe cases, it may even suck blood into the trachea and lungs, blocking the airways!

　　Correct approach: pinch the affected side of the nose

　　If you have a nosebleed, sit down immediately with your head forward and apply a cold towel to your head or neck. You can also put cotton balls in your nostrils and pinch the wings of your nose.

　　3. Eating raw fish gall improves eyesight

　　There is a folk saying that "eating fish gall raw can clear fire, improve eyesight and even cure coughs", but this statement has no medical basis. Fish gall contains bile toxins, which are toxic to cells. Fish gall will be poisonous whether eaten raw or cooked. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur in mild cases, and may cause multiple organ failure or even death in severe cases.

　　Correct approach: Diet therapy

　　You can eat more carotene-rich vegetables and fruits such as carrots, oranges, mangoes, and papayas, and you can also drink wolfberry and chrysanthemum tea to clear the liver and improve eyesight.

　　4. Polygonum multiflorum black hair

　　Commonly used among the people are steaming Shouwu with wine and stewing Shouwu with chicken. But in fact, Polygonum multiflorum contains chrysophanol, which can be toxic if taken in excess, damaging the liver and causing esophageal bleeding. In severe cases, symptoms such as spasms, convulsions, and even respiratory paralysis may occur.

　　Correct approach: Use Chinese medicine that cools blood

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that early graying of hair is a sign of blood heat or blood deficiency due to wind. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to cool blood, nourish blood and dispel wind. Of course, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment, and the doctor will prescribe the right medicine.

　　5. Eat garlic for diarrhea

　　Garlic contains alliin and alliinase. Regular consumption of garlic can indeed effectively inhibit harmful bacteria in the intestines. However, if you eat garlic during diarrhea, it will aggravate the irritation of the intestinal wall and aggravate the diarrhea.

　　Correct way: boil garlic with tea leaves

　　Boil water with a bag of tea leaves and garlic, drink it in one go, and the diarrhea will be cured quickly. But if you are dehydrated, you should go to the hospital promptly to prevent shock.

　　How to use folk remedies correctly

　　1. The symptoms should be clear and the remedies should be practical.

　　Don't abuse it without asking the whole story of the illness, and regardless of whether the folk remedies are scientific and reasonable. It should be noted that many diseases may appear to have similar symptoms on the surface, but are actually completely different. For example, abdominal distension can be common to many diseases and can be seen in gastrointestinal diseases, biliary diseases, liver diseases and cardiac insufficiency. Hawthorn can aid digestion and eliminate bloating caused by gastrointestinal diseases, but it cannot treat bloating caused by cardiac insufficiency.

　　2. The name of the drug must be accurate and the dosage must be well understood.

　　Most of the folk remedies are spread or scattered among the people through oral transmission, and they have a lot of experience elements. Many drugs have the same name or different names. Therefore, there are inevitably certain errors in drug names, usage, dosage, indications, etc. In addition, special attention should be paid to the dosage. Many of the folk prescriptions contain highly toxic drugs. For example, Chinese medicine says that money (3 grams) is not enough. If the dosage is large, adverse reactions such as heart palpitations will occur.

　　3. Choose a prescription for treatment according to your age and physical condition

　　Patients have different characteristics, including age, gender, physical constitution, etc.; in addition, most of the folk remedies are Chinese herbal medicines, and these medicines also have certain requirements in terms of collection season and processing methods.

　　4. Although food therapy is good, you should also pay attention to changes in the condition

　　Folk remedies are generally divided into two categories: one is pure Chinese herbal medicine; the other is dietary medicine. Some fruits, eggs, animal offal, etc., which can be used as both food and medicine, are mostly nutritious. For example, Cordyceps Sinensis and Laoya Decoction are used to treat impotence. Generally speaking, it is okay to eat some of these folk remedies, but they do not work quickly and can assist in the treatment of diseases. Therefore, there are some folk remedies that you can try if you feel like it. However, if you feel that some folk remedies are dangerous, you should give up or consult a doctor.

　　5. Pay attention to whether the medicines in folk prescriptions are incompatible with other medicines.

　　If diabetic patients take superior anti-diabetic drugs, they should avoid ginseng and licorice. They may have antagonistic effects and reduce the efficacy of anti-diabetic drugs.

　　6. Be careful not to be defrauded of money by folk remedies.

　　Readers are encouraged to share some examples of successful folk remedies around them for free. If you encounter someone who asks for money, be wary again.