Side effects of Curcuma zedoaria

Curcuma zedoaria plays an important role in many diseases, big and small. No matter how perfect the medicine is, there will be certain side effects. Even traditional Chinese medicine may have side effects. So when we understand some medicines, we can’t just treat them superficially. We also need to understand the medicinal properties, efficacy and value of the medicines. What are the side effects of Curcuma zedoaria?

Side effects of Curcuma zedoaria

Curcuma zedoaria has the disadvantage of depleting qi and damaging blood, so it should be stopped when the disease is cured. It is not advisable to take it in excess or for a long time. Do not take if you have heavy menstruation or are pregnant. "Leigong Paojian Yaoxing Jie" states: "It is forbidden for weak people." "Bencao Zheng" states: "It is of strong and sharp nature. It should not be used unless there is stubborn accumulation." "Yaoxing Tongkao" states: "It is a tough drug. It can be used as an adjuvant, but should not be used for a long time." "Bencao Haili" states: "It should be avoided before or during menstruation, or for those with any blood heat disease." Curcuma contains a large amount of volatile oil, with the highest content of camphor in the oil. Overdose may cause gastrointestinal irritation symptoms, cerebral cortex excitement, etc. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, tinnitus, flushing, chest tightness, palpitations, weakness, difficulty breathing and shock.

Ancient books say that heart and stomach pains are either caused by the imbalance of blood and qi or by evil spirits invading the middle burner. Being possessed by evil spirits is due to imbalance of Qi, stagnation of internal organs, and separation of Yin and Yang, which allow evil spirits to take advantage of the situation. The luxuriant aroma is strong and can regulate the qi and open the orifices. When the orifices are open, the evil has no place to stay and will be dispersed. The meaning of detoxification is the same. It can also treat blood and qi stagnation in women and ejaculation in husbands. It enters the liver to break up blood and promote qi circulation. It is often ground with vinegar and Atractylodes macrocephala. It tastes spicy and has a strong nature. It specializes in attacking the blood in the qi, breaking up stagnation and eliminating accumulations, removing lumps, amenorrhea, and pain. It has similar functions to Trillium, but should not be taken excessively. "

When the Curcuma zedoaria preparation is injected locally into the tumor, it may cause irritating pain. When injected intravenously, phlebitis may occasionally occur, causing venous obstruction. No obvious adverse reactions were found during intravenous drip. Some patients experienced nausea, dizziness and allergic reactions after taking the medicine, but there were no changes in blood counts. If the injection is too fast, symptoms such as chest tightness, facial flushing, and difficulty breathing may occur, and there may be a sour and spicy smell in the mouth. No abnormalities were found in liver and kidney function tests.