What are the dangers of taking Chinese medicine regularly?
In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has been favored by many people because of its natural and mild properties, especially in the fields of chronic disease treatment and health care. However, long-term or improper use of traditional Chinese medicine may also bring certain health risks. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the potential harm of regular consumption of traditional Chinese medicine, and provide structured data for readers' reference.
1. Common hazards of traditional Chinese medicine
Although Chinese medicine is derived from nature, it is not completely harmless. The following are several types of hazards that may be caused by long-term or improper use of traditional Chinese medicine:
| Hazard type | Specific performance | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| Liver and kidney damage | Some traditional Chinese medicines contain aristolochic acid, heavy metals and other ingredients, which may cause liver and kidney toxicity if taken for a long time. | Cases of liver damage caused by Polygonum multiflorum, Tripterygium wilfordii, etc. |
| drug interactions | Mixing Chinese medicine with Western medicine may reduce the efficacy or increase the toxicity | Taking Ginkgo biloba together with anticoagulants increases the risk of bleeding |
| allergic reaction | Some people are allergic to ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine, causing skin rashes, difficulty breathing, etc. | Allergy reports to propolis and cordyceps traditional Chinese medicines |
| dependency | Long-term use of certain traditional Chinese medicines containing sedative ingredients may lead to dependence | Abuse of proprietary Chinese medicines containing poppy shells |
2. Hazardous incidents of traditional Chinese medicines that are hotly discussed on the Internet (in the past 10 days)
According to recent hot topics on the Internet, the following are popular discussions related to the harm of traditional Chinese medicine:
| event theme | Discussion popularity | core points of dispute |
|---|---|---|
| Internet celebrity Chinese herbal tea causes liver failure | Weibo reading volume: 120 million | Safety of traditional Chinese medicine tea with unknown ingredients |
| Elderly people taking traditional Chinese medicine for a long time may cause heavy metals to exceed the standard | Douyin topic views 80 million times | The problem of irregular processing of traditional Chinese medicine |
| Traditional Chinese medicine weight loss products contain prohibited ingredients | 24,000 Xiaohongshu notes | Lack of market supervision |
3. How to use traditional Chinese medicine safely?
In order to avoid health risks caused by traditional Chinese medicine, it is recommended to follow the following principles:
1.Take as directed by your doctor: Avoid taking long-term Chinese medicines on your own, especially those containing toxic ingredients.
2.Choose formal channels: Purchase Chinese patent medicines with drug approval numbers and avoid three-no products.
3.Regular monitoring: People who take medicine for a long time should check their liver and kidney function regularly.
4.Pay attention to incompatibility: Consult a physician before using combined Chinese and Western medicine.
4. Expert opinions
Professor Zhang, an expert from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said in a recent interview: "The safety of traditional Chinese medicine is closely related to the dosage and usage. We neither advocate the theory that traditional Chinese medicine is harmless, nor do we want to avoid 'phobia about traditional Chinese medicine.' The key is to use it rationally under professional guidance."
Conclusion
As a treasure of traditional medicine, the value of traditional Chinese medicine cannot be denied, but it is equally important to understand its potential harm. Through scientific understanding and standardized use, the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine can be fully exerted and health damage can be avoided. It is recommended that the public fully understand relevant information before taking traditional Chinese medicine and seek professional medical advice when necessary.
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