Chinese medicine Polygonum multiflorum may cause liver poisoning

　　Many friends today choose to use traditional Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies, but do you know that improper use of traditional Chinese medicine can cause liver damage? It is understood that the common traditional Chinese medicine Polygonum multiflorum can cause damage to the liver.

　　Chinese medicine Polygonum multiflorum can cause liver poisoning

　　There are often plots in ancient novels about people eating Shouwu to get black hair. Shouwu can treat or assist in the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bone hyperplasia, constipation, hair loss and other diseases. But as its use increases, its safety has also become a focus. Recently, the State Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) issued the latest adverse reaction notification, indicating that Polygonum multiflorum has the risk of causing liver damage.

　　The processed Polygonum multiflorum has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing essence and blood, and promoting black hair. The raw Polygonum multiflorum can detoxify and relieve constipation, but it has certain toxicity and is not recommended for self-use. The report suggests that taking Shouwu that is not in compliance with the indications, eating unprocessed raw Shouwu, taking large amounts for a long time, individual differences, etc. may cause liver damage. If the patient's liver function has been normal in the past, but symptoms such as skin and scleral jaundice, yellow urine, anorexia, loss of appetite, general weakness and other symptoms occur during medication, it is recommended to promptly check indicators such as bilirubin and transaminases. If they are elevated, it indicates that drug-induced liver injury may have occurred. At this time, the medication should be stopped immediately as directed by the doctor.

　　Generally speaking, liver damage caused by Shouwu is reversible and can recover on its own after stopping the drug for a period of time. In order to prevent Shouwu from damaging the liver, it is not recommended that healthy people blindly take Shouwu. After taking the drug, you should pay attention to the symptoms and seek medical advice promptly if there are any suspicious symptoms. Avoid using it at the same time with other drugs that have a greater impact on the liver. People with liver dysfunction or a history of liver damage from other drugs should use it with caution.

　　How to take Polygonum multiflorum correctly so as not to damage the liver

　　Animal experiments have shown that taking a large amount of Polygonum multiflorum can still cause great damage to the liver. Therefore, it is generally recommended that the dosage of Polygonum multiflorum taken orally is about 10g each time. Polygonum multiflorum can be added when making chicken soup, or it can be boiled with longan, jujube, rock sugar, etc. to make a soup. However, it should not be taken by those with loose stools and heavy phlegm.

　　In addition, Shouwu tea is also a good choice. Take 6 grams of Polygonum multiflorum each time, brew it with fresh boiled water and drink it as tea until the taste is light, 1-2 times a day. Suitable for patients with hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Because Polygonum multiflorum can lower bile and alleviate the formation of arteriosclerosis.

　　For those with premature graying of beard and hair and those suffering from alopecia, it is better to make black hair honey ointment. Take 200 grams each of Polygonum multiflorum and Poria cocos, 50 grams each of angelica root, wolfberry, Achyranthes bidentata, dodder seed, psoralen, and black sesame seeds. Soak them in water first, then put them into a pot and fry them. Take the juice every 20 minutes, add water and fry them again. Combine the three consecutive decoctions, then heat and concentrate, then add honey and mix thoroughly. Take 30 ml each time, 2 times a day, with boiled water.