Traditional Chinese medicine has been passed down in China for thousands of years, and its use has reached a very advanced level. Various TCM formulas for treating diseases can be found on the streets and alleys.
Traditional Chinese medicine is composed of various plant or animal organ components with medicinal activity, which can be used to prevent and treat various diseases, and many traditional Chinese medicines also have health care effects.
The treatment effect of traditional Chinese medicine is very good, as long as you choose the right prescription according to your condition, you can achieve the effect of eliminating the disease and completely rectify the disease from the root.
However, almost all Chinese medicines taste bitter, giving people a feeling that it is difficult to swallow, and the course of Chinese medicine is relatively long, and the effect is slow, so the consumption time is longer.
Chinese medicines should be boiled repeatedly before taking them so that their useful medicinal ingredients can completely flow out. Therefore, the concentration of various substances in it is large, and long-term use has a greater impact on all organs of the body.
So what kind of impact does long-term drinking of Chinese medicine have on the body? What problems do you need to pay attention to in the process of drinking Chinese medicine?
Benefits of drinking Chinese medicine
The classification of traditional Chinese medicine is very extensive, many edible foods can be used for medicinal purposes, and many folk remedies will also circulate, dedicated to the treatment of coughs, colds, inflammation and other chronic diseases.
In the case of a large climate temperature difference such as cooling weather or sudden drop in temperature, people are very prone to various cold symptoms, and they can choose to take medicinal ingredients such as honeysuckle and forsythia, and the effect is immediate.
Some persistent cough can not relieve symptoms by taking Western medicine, in this case, you can choose to try Chinese medicine, and the combination of medicine and food may have unexpected effects.
In the process of looking at various causes, TCM pays more attention to the harmony of the patient's own yin and yang.
It can be seen that traditional Chinese medicine can better treat the essential symptoms of the disease, by speculating on the changes in the body, and timely grasping the essential root cause of the disease to match the prescription.
Chinese medicinal materials are all composed of local Chinese materials, which is more conducive to the prevention and treatment of diseases of Chinese people. And native residents tend to have a stronger tolerance for medicinal herbs than people in other countries.
There are fewer harmful ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine, and the damage to the human liver is not great, which can play a good conditioning role on the whole body and keep the body in the best state.
Traditional Chinese medicine also has the effect of activating blood circulation and removing stasis, thinning the liver and relieving depression, invigorating qi and replenishing blood.
Effects on the body of long-term use
Although Chinese medicine is slow to take effect, the longer it is taken, the better it is for the body. Long-term consumption of a large amount of Chinese medicine will have the following adverse effects on the body:
Causes osteoporosis. The chemical components in traditional Chinese medicine will react chemically with the calcium ions in the body, and once taken for a long time, the body's calcium ions will be missing in large quantities, and people will suffer from various joint inflammation.
Many long-term consumption of drug ingredients can cause the body to become dependent, and if you stop using these drugs, the body may produce dizziness, vomiting and other uncomfortable symptoms.
The drug also acts on the entire digestive tract system, causing irreversible damage to the stomach, liver, intestines and kidneys.
The liver is the largest detoxification organ of the human body, and its own detoxification function will gradually weaken under the influence of traditional Chinese medicine for a long time, and the sustained effect of high concentrations of drugs will even lead to liver failure and complete loss of detoxification function.
There is also damage to the kidneys. Due to the high concentration of the drug, the kidneys can only be overloaded, and the analysis function will also be affected, resulting in yellowing of the urine.
Matters to avoid when drinking Chinese medicine
In the process of drinking Chinese medicine, if you want to really play the role of medicine, you must avoid the conflict between "hair matter" and traditional Chinese medicine, and eat less greasy and spicy foods to affect the expression of medicinal effects.
When taking Chinese medicines related to liver nourishment and asthma, smoking and alcohol should be prohibited, tobacco and alcohol will only affect the specific effect of the drug, reduce the activity of the drug, and make the effect of the drug unable to reach the real level of action.
Do not eat a variety of raw foods, the substances in raw foods will neutralize the chemicals in the drug, producing new substances that are difficult to digest.
During the interval period, it is not suitable to drink tea, coffee and other antidote drinks.
It is not advisable to eat foods that are too heavy-tasting, too sweet, too salty, too spicy food is easy to catch fire, and may even have side effects on the body.
Do not eat on an empty stomach before drinking Chinese medicine, you can eat in moderation, promote the decomposition of various digestive juices, play a buffering role, and avoid excessive drug concentration and cause gastrointestinal mucosal damage.
Good health is the greatest capital
The body is the capital of the revolution, and only health is the wealth that a person should take care of most carefully in his life.
All edible herbs in Chinese medicine are made locally, there is no drug synthesis, and its pure natural properties can play a role in the treatment of diseases.
As the inheritors of the lineage of Chinese medicine, we should learn more about the relevant common sense and theories of Chinese medicine, so that Chinese medicine can be better developed in the local area.
The more we learn about TCM, the more we will be able to protect our health. After studying Chinese medicine, I found that diseases are not terrible, and finding the right formula can really cure the disease.
But don't listen to some home remedies, following the doctor's advice is always the best solution.