What are the symptoms of ginkgo poisoning?

Ginkgo nuts are rich in protein, can cure lung heat, clear cough, treat asthma, lower blood cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis, promote blood flow, and make blood circulation smooth, which is very beneficial for Alzheimer's disease caused by arteriosclerosis. Although ginkgo nuts have many benefits, consuming too much may have the opposite effect and lead to ginkgo nut poisoning with symptoms such as vomiting and convulsions. Below is a detailed introduction.

Symptoms of ginkgo poisoning:

The main symptoms of ginkgo poisoning are:

① Incubation period: 1 to 12 hours;

② Digestive system symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain;

③ Nervous system symptoms: headache, irritability, slow reaction, convulsions, limb rigidity, coma, and mydriasis;

④ Severe cases: mydriasis, dyspnea, cyanosis, respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, heart failure;

⑤A small number of patients may have peripheral nerve dysfunction, dysesthesia, flaccid paralysis, and weakened knee reflex.

How to prevent ginkgo poisoning

To prevent ginkgo poisoning, doctors remind: Avoid excessive consumption or eating raw, and do not feed it to infants. The toxic components of ginkgo are easily soluble in water, and the toxicity is reduced after heating, so it can be soaked in clean water for more than 1 hour before eating, and then heated and cooked, which can greatly improve the safety of eating ginkgo. If symptoms of poisoning are found, go to the hospital in time.