What is the reaction to asarum poisoning

Asarum, also known as Asarum, is a very common Chinese medicinal material. Asarum has certain benefits to human health, but improper use can cause poisoning reactions. The reaction to asarum poisoning is relatively obvious. Patients may experience vomiting, high blood pressure and other reactions. This situation must be treated promptly.

1. The toxicity of Asarum mainly comes from its volatile oil components. If a large dose is used and the cooking time is short, it will cause toxic and side effects. The main manifestations of poisoning are headache, vomiting, irritability, sweating, stiff neck, erect hair, thirst, rapid pulse, elevated body temperature and blood pressure, slightly dilated pupils, flushed face, muscle tremors, and general tension. If not treated in time, it can quickly turn into a spasmodic state, with clenched jaws, opisthotonos, unclear consciousness, convulsions of the limbs, protruding eyeballs, coma, urinary retention, and finally death from respiratory paralysis. You can go to the neurology department of the hospital for a checkup, electrocardiogram, head CT, and cardiac color Doppler ultrasound. It is safer to go to a western hospital. If it is really Asarum poisoning, targeted treatment can be given.

2. Asarum contains certain ingredients such as safrole and aristolochic acid, which are toxic to the kidneys, so you should pay attention to the contraindications when taking asarum. Why do some people who are not contraindicated also suffer from asarum poisoning after taking the medicine? The following three reasons are most likely to lead to poisoning. First, the asarum variety is not authentic. Second, asarum should be boiled into a decoction before taking. If it is taken by other methods, it may cause poisoning. Third, insufficient decoction time of asarum may also cause poisoning. Generally speaking, the decoction time should be at least more than half an hour.

3. It is possible that when we are sick and need to take asarum, we may have a worry. What symptoms are asarum poisoning? Are we poisoned by asarum and don’t even know it? If you find yourself suffering from diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, etc. after taking asarum, you should pay attention; if you feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, restlessness, thirst, and rapid heartbeat, you should seek help from a doctor and seek medical treatment in time. If it is not handled in time or the dosage is too large, you may even go into a convulsion state, resulting in unconsciousness, convulsions of the limbs, coma, and may die from respiratory paralysis. Therefore, you must not take it lightly after taking the medicine, but observe carefully and confirm your physical condition.