Side effects and contraindications of Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra chinensis is a very good Chinese herbal medicine. It has the function of nourishing the body and replenishing water. It also has the actual effect of beauty and whitening. However, Schisandra chinensis is not like other Chinese herbal medicines without any side effects. It has certain side effects and taboos during the period of taking it. So today we will learn about the side effects of Schisandra chinensis.

Toxic side effects of Schisandra

Taking more than 13 to 18 grams of raw medicine internally may cause various adverse reactions such as hiccups, heartburn, acid reflux, fatigue, intestinal rumbling, etc., and some people may also have skin allergies.

If there are symptoms such as fever, headache, dry mouth, fatigue, strong sense of smell, vomiting, nausea, urticaria, etc., it means that poisoning has already occurred.

Schisandra chinensis itself has some side effects. After taking it, it can stimulate the respiratory center, increase the frequency and strength of breathing, and also has the effect of increasing gastric juice and lowering blood pressure. Therefore, taking Schisandra chinensis can lower blood pressure and have a stimulating effect. However, it should be noted that if it is not taken scientifically, excessive intake of Schisandra chinensis may threaten the life and health of the body. If you are poisoned by taking Schisandra chinensis, you must stop taking Schisandra chinensis immediately.

Taboos of drinking Schisandra chinensis soaked in water

Under normal circumstances, in addition to not being able to take a large amount of Schisandra chinensis, not all people with a certain physical condition are suitable for taking Schisandra chinensis. For example, patients with colds and sand syndrome should not take Schisandra chinensis.

1. If the patient is in the early stage of cough or the early stage of eczema, it is best not to take Schisandra chinensis to prevent the condition from worsening. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, patients with internal cold and dampness and external evil should not take Schisandra chinensis.

2. There are definite records in some books that in the early stage of infection with cold, it is best not to take Schisandra chinensis, which can effectively prevent the cold from being trapped in the body and unable to be eliminated.

3. Patients with hyperactive liver should not take Schisandra chinensis, and patients who swallow a lot of acidic substances should not take it to avoid damaging some functions of the body.

4. Patients with excessive liver fire and occasional heat in the lungs are also prohibited from taking it. At this time, except for using Scutellaria baicalensis to achieve the warming effect, all other therapeutic drugs are prohibited.

In general, although Schisandra chinensis is a traditional Chinese medicine, it also has certain side effects when taken. Therefore, friends who are not familiar with Schisandra chinensis must not touch it casually, unless it is taken under the guidance of a doctor, and must follow the doctor's instructions to avoid accidents.