People need to keep in mind the side effects of Xanthium sibiricum

Speaking of Xanthium sibiricum, people all know that it is a common Chinese medicine that can help people treat many diseases. However, if used improperly, it may cause side effects and adverse reactions, and even poisoning. So, in addition to understanding its benefits, people should also know what are the side effects of Xanthium sibiricum?

[Side effects and adverse reactions of Xanthium sibiricum]: Overdose of Xanthium sibiricum in treating rhinitis can cause poisoning, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, inability to urinate, pale complexion, puffy face, dull eyes, general weakness, etc. The hospital examination showed that the patient had acute tubular interstitial nephritis and required dialysis. Severe cases can lead to kidney failure.

[Toxic side effects of Xanthium sibiricum]: Xanthium sibiricum seedlings are highly toxic! Do not eat. The stems and leaves of Xanthium sibiricum contain substances that are toxic to nerves and muscles. After poisoning, the patient will experience general weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, difficulty breathing, irritability, cold hands and feet, and slow pulse. In severe cases, jaundice, nosebleeds, and even coma may occur, body temperature may drop, blood pressure may fluctuate, or there may be extensive bleeding, and eventually death from respiratory or circulatory failure.

Rescue method: People with mild poisoning should stop eating for several hours to a day and drink plenty of sugar water during this period. In severe cases, gastric lavage, catharsis and high-level intestinal perfusion of 2% normal saline can be performed in the early stage, and 25% glucose solution and 500 ml of vitamin C can be injected at the same time; to prevent bleeding, vitamin K and rutin can be injected; consider plasma transfusion when necessary; protect the liver; take choline citrate, and inject methylthioamino acid intramuscularly; and eat a low-fat diet. People also use licorice and mung bean soup to detoxify.