Although most people believe that herbal remedies are relatively safe to use, some are toxic or possess adverse reactions, especially when used incorrectly.Commonly used TCM herbs with known adverse reactions, as well...Although most people believe that herbal remedies are relatively safe to use, some are toxic or possess adverse reactions, especially when used incorrectly.Commonly used TCM herbs with known adverse reactions, as well as the most toxic herbs in the Pharmacopoeia of People’s Republic of China are listed as follows:展开更多
Chan su (Venenum Bufonis,蟾酥)Its main active and toxic constituent is bufotoxin, which has a function similar to digitalis glycosides.Adverse reactions and toxicity: Chan su, althoughit is used in patent preparations...Chan su (Venenum Bufonis,蟾酥)Its main active and toxic constituent is bufotoxin, which has a function similar to digitalis glycosides.Adverse reactions and toxicity: Chan su, althoughit is used in patent preparations, is traditionally known for its toxicity and is seldom used in decoctions. Toxicity is often due to over dosage of the patents, such as Liushenwan (六神丸) and Houzhengwan (喉症丸). After administration展开更多
Xing ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, 杏仁) and Tao ren (Semen Persicae,桃仁)Both are seeds of fruits in Rosaceae. Both contain oils, amygdalin and emullsin.Adverse reactions and toxicity: Amygdalin is the main toxic con...Xing ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, 杏仁) and Tao ren (Semen Persicae,桃仁)Both are seeds of fruits in Rosaceae. Both contain oils, amygdalin and emullsin.Adverse reactions and toxicity: Amygdalin is the main toxic constituent, which can be decomposed to hydrocyanic acid. Toxicity is dose related; 55 - 60 pieces of Xing ren, containing approxi-展开更多
文摘Although most people believe that herbal remedies are relatively safe to use, some are toxic or possess adverse reactions, especially when used incorrectly.Commonly used TCM herbs with known adverse reactions, as well as the most toxic herbs in the Pharmacopoeia of People’s Republic of China are listed as follows:
文摘Chan su (Venenum Bufonis,蟾酥)Its main active and toxic constituent is bufotoxin, which has a function similar to digitalis glycosides.Adverse reactions and toxicity: Chan su, althoughit is used in patent preparations, is traditionally known for its toxicity and is seldom used in decoctions. Toxicity is often due to over dosage of the patents, such as Liushenwan (六神丸) and Houzhengwan (喉症丸). After administration
文摘Xing ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, 杏仁) and Tao ren (Semen Persicae,桃仁)Both are seeds of fruits in Rosaceae. Both contain oils, amygdalin and emullsin.Adverse reactions and toxicity: Amygdalin is the main toxic constituent, which can be decomposed to hydrocyanic acid. Toxicity is dose related; 55 - 60 pieces of Xing ren, containing approxi-
