What are the effects of Gastrodia elata

Gelsemium elegans is another name for Aconitum carmichaelii. It contains alkaloids and is toxic to the kidneys. Therefore, you must be more cautious when using this herb to reduce the harm it causes and maximize its medicinal value. Because if used correctly, it can help us treat liver cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer and other diseases. Therefore, everyone should understand its effects and contraindications.

The efficacy and function of Gelsemium elegans

Aconitum carmichaelii is also known as "heart-breaking grass". The bioalkali it contains is toxic to the kidneys. Excessive consumption can cause poisoning symptoms such as paralysis of the lips and limbs, nausea, vomiting, etc., and in severe cases it can be life-threatening. According to media reports, in 2003, a case of Yunnan Baiyao poisoning occurred in a Guangzhou hospital where a patient died after failed rescue efforts.

Yunnan Baiyao has been sued many times for discrepancies between internal and external ingredient labels. On the one hand, Yunnan Baiyao has long refused to indicate the ingredients and content of medicines sold in the mainland on the grounds that they are "national secret formulas"; on the other hand, in the product instructions sold in the United States, it has indicated the ingredients and their respective contents in accordance with the requirements of local regulatory agencies.

[Another name for Gelsemium elegans] Gelsemium elegans, big tea medicine, cannon leaf, yellow flower bitter vine, yellow beetroot

[Source of Gelsemium elegans (Gardn. et Champ.) Benth.] It is a plant of the genus Gelsemium in the Loganaceae family. Its roots, leaves and whole herb are used as medicine. The roots can be harvested throughout the year, washed and dried. The leaves and whole herb are collected in summer and autumn and sun-dried.

[Toxicity of Gelsemium elegans] This product contains a variety of extremely toxic gelsinone, which can be fatal if ingested accidentally. The poisoning may cause dizziness, severe pain in the throat and abdomen, foaming at the mouth, dilated pupils, jaw detachment, muscle weakness, heart and respiratory failure and death.

[Nature and flavor of Gastrodia elata] Bitter, pungent, warm. Very poisonous.

[Effects and functions of Gelsemium elegans] It can attack and remove toxins, disperse blood stasis and relieve pain, kill insects and relieve itching. For external use, it can be used to treat skin eczema, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, bruises, fractures, hemorrhoids, furuncles, and leprosy. It can also kill maggots and mosquito larvae.

[Main indications of Gastrodia elata] (1) Digestive system tumors such as liver cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and lymphosarcoma, osteosarcoma, skin cancer, etc. (2) Rheumatic pain, carbuncle, scabies, skin eczema, etc.

[Usage and Dosage of Gelsemium elegans] Apply an appropriate amount externally. Mash the fresh product and apply it to the affected area, or boil it in water and wash with it.

[Note about Gastrodia elata] It is forbidden to take it internally. Its roots, leaves and flowers can be mashed and applied externally, but you should pay attention to the time, otherwise blisters will occur.

The above are the effects and functions of Gastrodia elata, as well as its taboos. I hope everyone will pay more attention to these common sense. If you want to use these Chinese herbal medicines to treat and solve some physical diseases, you must pay attention to the correct and scientific methods, so that we can reduce some adverse effects and hazards.