As people pay more and more attention to health and wellness, especially middle-aged and elderly friends, whose body functions are weaker than those of young people, many friends will choose some Chinese patent medicines to maintain their bodies. Recently, my neighbor, Mr. Zhang, came to ask the author with several boxes of medicine. He heard that taking Angong Niuhuang Pills , Ginkgo Leaf Extract Tablets , Naoxintong Capsules and other Chinese patent medicines can prevent cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction. But is there any harm in long-term consumption?
What are the dangers of taking Angong Niuhuang Pills, Ginkgo Leaf Extract Tablets, and Naoxintong Capsules regularly?
1) Angong Niuhuang Pills
Angong Niuhuang Pills are the most famous emergency medicines among traditional Chinese medicines. They are derived from the prescriptions in " Febrile Diseases Differentiation " by Wu Jutong, a physician in the Qing Dynasty. It is composed of bezoar and yujin. , rhinoceros horn, coptis, skullcap, gardenia, cinnabar, realgar, plum slices, musk, pearls, gold leaf coat and other 12 traditional Chinese medicines. It has the effect of clearing away heat and resuscitating the mind, calming the mind and calming the mind. It is mainly used to treat heat evil invagination, oblique It can enter the pericardium, cause coma, delirium, high fever, irritability, convulsions and convulsions. It was often used in the first aid of stroke in ancient times. However, Angong Niuhuang Pills are not suitable for long-term use to prevent stroke.
"Traditional Chinese Medicine Information" once published a paper "Analysis of Clinical Adverse Reactions of Realgar". The article discusses the rules and characteristics of adverse reactions caused by realgar preparations such as Angong Niuhuang Pills, and analyzes the risk factors related to the use of realgar-containing preparations. The article analyzes that: Long-term use of Angong Niuhuang Pills may induce arsenic poisoning , which mainly affects the skin (exfoliative dermatitis), excessive arsenic in blood and urine, damage to the digestive system, etc. Other adverse reactions are mainly allergic reactions, manifested as rashes, drug rash , anaphylactic shock, arrhythmia, etc.
In addition, Angong Niuhuang Pills contain cinnabar, and cinnabar contains mercury. Long-term use may also cause mercury poisoning.
2) Ginkgo leaf extract tablets
The main active ingredients of Ginkgo leaf extract tablets are ginkgo flavonoid glycosides and terpenoid lactones. It is mainly used clinically to treat central (brain) and peripheral blood circulation disorders, such as dementia and memory loss. , stroke sequelae , tinnitus , hearing loss, vertigo, age-related macular degeneration , diabetic retinopathy, chronic glaucoma , arterial occlusive disease and intermittent claudication, etc. When the condition improves after treatment or the treatment is ineffective, the medication needs to be discontinued.
It is worth noting that Ginkgo leaf extract tablets can only be used as auxiliary medicine in clinical practice, and cannot be taken as health care products. Some patients experience adverse reactions after taking it, such as headache, lowered blood pressure, allergic reactions, etc. If the dose is too large, it may affect the condition and be detrimental to the recovery of the condition. The paper "Literature Analysis of Adverse Reactions of Ginkgo Leaf Extract Injection" points out that common side effects of Ginkgo leaf extract preparations include allergic reactions; digestive system damage, and nervous system damage. The main clinical manifestations are abdominal discomfort, dizziness, and chest tightness. .
3) The formula of Naoxintong Capsule
Naoxintong Capsule is derived from the classic prescription "Buyang Huanwu Decoction", which consists of astragalus, red peony root, salvia, angelica, chuanxiong, peach kernel, safflower, It is composed of vinegar frankincense, vinegar myrrh, Spatholobus , Achyranthes , cinnamon twig, mulberry branch , Dilong , whole scorpion and leech. Used for stroke meridians caused by qi deficiency and blood stagnation, venous stasis, hemiplegia , numbness of limbs, crooked mouth and eyes, strong tongue and sluggish speech, and chest pain, heartache , chest tightness, palpitations , shortness of breath; cerebral infarction . Patients with coronary heart disease and angina pectoris have the above symptoms.
Naoxintong preparations may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth , dizziness, headache, rash, itching, palpitations, dyspnea, flushing, allergic reactions and other adverse reactions. The paper "Research on the Post-marketing Clinical Safety Literature of Naoxintong Capsules" points out that common adverse reactions of Naoxintong Capsules include damage to the gastrointestinal system, damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems, and systemic damage.
Conclusion
In short, Angong Niuhuang Pills, Ginkgo Leaf Extract Tablets, and Naoxintong Capsules are all medicines. Even if they are Chinese patent medicine preparations, they cannot be taken as health care products. Long-term use without indications is harmful to the body and will definitely It should be taken under the doctor's advice.
References
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