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Tiankui seed is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried tuber of the Ranunculaceae plant Tiankui. It has the effects of clearing away heat and fire, reducing swelling and eliminating knots. It is commonly used in carbuncles, breast abscesses, scrofula, snake and insect bites. So is Tiankuizi poisonous? What are the taboos about taking Tiankuizi? Let's take a look below!

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Most of the dry tubers are oval, fusiform, or cylindrical and distorted, 1 to 3 cm long, 0.5 to 1 cm wide, dark brown on the outside, with an uneven surface, irregular longitudinal grooves and transverse lines; leaf stem residues often appear on the top of the tuber, covered with multiple layers of brown sheath-like scales, with roots or root marks. The texture is brittle, the cross section is smooth, the bark is milky white, and the wood is light yellow. The aroma is very weak, and the taste is sweet at first and then astringent. It is preferred to choose those that are dry, large in size, black on the outside and white on the inside, without any root residue.

Is Tiankuizi poisonous?

Tiankui seeds have certain toxic side effects, so be careful when using them. There is only one case of poisoning caused by Tiankui seeds. Cases of poisoning caused by Tiankui seeds are not uncommon and may be related to individual differences. The extent of its toxicity still needs further scientific research.

Taboos about Tiankuizi

There are many functions and effects of Tiankui seeds, but there are also some taboos about Tiankui seeds. For some people, it is not advisable to eat Tiankui seeds. Tiankuizi is a cold food, so if your body is in a state of weak spleen and stomach, it is actually not suitable to eat this kind of Chinese medicine, otherwise it will cause certain harm to your body.

The above is a detailed explanation of whether Tiankui seeds are poisonous and the taboos of Tiankui seeds. I hope it can help you.