What are the taboos of Polygala?

There are many types of Chinese medicine. Some of them are actually what we often see in our daily life. For example, Polygala tenuifolia has many benefits to the body. Doctors use it to treat many diseases. When choosing Polygala tenuifolia to treat diseases, people are assured because such medicinal materials are rarely harmful to the body. If you strictly follow them, there will be no problems. However, there are still many taboos when taking Polygala tenuifolia. So what are the taboos?

Polygala edible taboos

It is contraindicated for those with fire in the heart and kidneys, or yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity.

① "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "Poria, winter melon seeds, and dragon bones are good. It is afraid of pearls, Veratrum, cockroaches, and clams."

② "Medicinal Properties": "Fear of grubs."

Effects and efficacy

Antibacterial effect

The paper strip method showed that 10% Polygala decoction had an inhibitory effect on Pneumococcus, while Polygala ethanol extract had a significant inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacteria and Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in vitro.

Inhibit alcohol absorption and liver protective activity. The saponins in Polygala tenuifolia can inhibit the absorption of alcohol in the body to a certain extent.

Hemolysis

In vitro test tube hemolysis showed that Polygala tenuifolia has a strong hemolytic effect. The hemolytic index of the root bark is 3926, the whole root is 2585, the root woody core is 43, and the purified saponin is 34031. The study found that the component of the hemolytic effect is saponin, so the hemolytic effect of the root bark part which contains more saponins is much stronger than that of the root woody core part.

When using Polygala, you must strictly follow these taboos. Any food that is good for the body, good medicine, and good health care product should not be eaten too much. The medicinal effect of Polygala is particularly strong, so eating this thing is equivalent to taking Chinese medicine directly. You cannot eat too much when eating Polygala. We have also introduced the effects of Polygala above. It is recommended that you pay attention to your physical health and be sure to pay attention when eating.