Can Gastrodia elata be eaten for a long time?

We all know that Gastrodia elata is a common Chinese medicinal material, so it can generally be bought in Chinese medicine stores. In daily life, Gastrodia elata is often used to treat diseases such as stroke, and it can be eaten even if there is no disease, as it can still help people build up their physical strength. So the question is, some friends take Tianma for a long time, but is it good for the body to take Tianma for a long time?

Are there any side effects from long-term use of Gastrodia elata?

Why do you eat it every day? There are certain side effects. Although Gastrodia elata has many benefits, it itself has certain toxicity. Therefore, taking Gastrodia elata every day may cause toxins to accumulate in the body and cause toxic side effects.

Eating Gastrodia elata every day may cause allergies

Gastrodia elata contains ingredients such as gastrodin and vanilla essence, which are allergens. If you eat too much, it may cause allergies, and you may easily experience dizziness, chest tightness, nausea, skin papules, itching, urticaria, and allergic purpura. Some people may also experience swelling of the whole body and even peeling due to allergies.

Eating Gastrodia elata every day may cause poisoning

Gastrodia elata has certain toxic side effects. Long-term consumption or excessive consumption may lead to poisoning in the body. The general poisoning dose is about 40 grams. The incubation period of poisoning is about 1 to 6 hours. It can lead to acute renal failure, accelerated heartbeat and breathing, and even coma and other serious conditions.

How often should you take Gastrodia elata?

Since Gastrodia elata cannot be taken for a long time, how often should it be taken? Generally speaking, taking it twice a week is completely sufficient. However, if the medicine is to play a good auxiliary therapeutic effect, it still needs to be taken multiple times to achieve the ideal effect. Of course, the time intervals should not be too close to avoid poisoning. Moreover, it is not advisable to eat too much Gastrodia elata, not more than 40 at a time. If it is taken as a decoction, it is best to control it between 3 and 10 grams. If it is Gastrodia elata powder, the dosage is even less, usually about two grams at a time.