What kind of patients can't eat strychnine?

Medicines cannot be taken randomly. First of all, you must understand their efficacy. Because some people can take different medicines due to their different physical constitutions, so you still need to understand clearly. Strychnos nux vomica is a common Chinese medicine, but it is harmful. So, why can't people eat Strychnos nux vomica?

Strychnos nux vomica, young branches are finely hairy, old branches are hairy and fall off, leaves are papery, nearly circular, broadly elliptical to ovate, shortly acuminate or acute at the top, the tip is circular, sometimes shallowly cordate, and hairless on the top; with a reticulate transverse vein; pyramidal cymes are axillary, and the head peduncle and pedicel are finely hairy; bracts are small and shortly hairy; calyx lobes are ovate, densely shortly hairy on the outside; carola is milky green and turns milky white later, and the carola tube is longer than the carola lobes. The surface of Strychnos nux vomica is like this

What kind of people should not eat strychnine?

It is not suitable to eat too much strychnine, as it may cause poisoning. It is best to use the medicine under the doctor's advice. Strychnos nux vomica is the dried perfect seeds of the plant Strychnos nux vomica or Strychnos nux vomica of the Logarithaceae family. Harvest the ripe fruits in winter, remove the seeds and dry them. Its other names include castor oil tree, vulture eye, bitter fruit, horse front, and cow silver.

Strychnos nux vomica is odorless, tastes extremely bitter, and is highly poisonous. It has the functions of clearing blood vessels, relieving pain, eliminating lumps and swelling. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses Strychnos nux vomica in the treatment of rheumatism, numbness and paralysis, injuries from falls, carbuncle swelling and pain, polio complications, rheumatoid arthritis and other symptoms. However, it is highly toxic and improper use can easily lead to poisoning.

Effects of Poria cocos: bitter, warm, and highly toxic. It enters the liver and spleen meridians. Functions and effects: Stimulates the stomach, helps digestion, reduces swelling and toxins, and disperses blood. It is mainly used to treat numbness of the limbs, paralysis, poor appetite, lumps, carbuncles, and sore throat. Dosage: 1 to 3 fen (0.3-0.6 g), prepared into pills or powder for oral administration. Remarks: This product is also used as an agricultural pesticide to kill rodents, birds, etc.