Side effects of pangolin scales, adverse reactions should be taken seriously

Pangolin scales are a well-known Chinese medicinal material that can treat many diseases. They are very effective in promoting lactation, treating amenorrhea and reducing swelling. However, if consumed improperly, there will still be some side effects, especially for people with qi deficiency. Pregnant women should use them with caution.

1. Adverse reactions of pangolin scales

This product contains cholesterol, stearic acid and aliphatic amide compounds, which can cause liver damage. The main symptoms are abdominal distension, loss of appetite, abnormal liver function, jaundice, liver damage and some allergic symptoms such as rash and facial swelling.

2. The role of pangolin scales

Roasted pangolin: Pick out the clean pangolin slices and separate them into large and small sizes. Put sand in a pan and fry until it is light. Add the pangolin slices and fry until they swell and turn golden. Take them out, sieve out the sand, and let them cool. Vinegar pangolin: Fry using the above method until it puffs up and turns golden yellow, sift out the sand, immediately pour the roasted pangolin slices into the vinegar basin, stir and soak them slightly, remove them, rinse with water, and dry them in the sun. (For every 100 pangolin slices, use 50 catties of vinegar)

1. "Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan": Stir-fry in earth and then use it with fire.

2. Compendium of Materia Medica: The recipe says that the ingredients may be roasted, burned, roasted with butter, vinegar, or urine of children, or fried with oil, stir-fried with earth, or stir-fried with clam powder, all according to the recipe itself; they are not used raw. The tail armor is still the most powerful.

Nature and flavor: salty; slightly cold

Meridians: Liver; Stomach

Functions and indications: Promote blood circulation and dissipate stagnation; regulate menstruation and promote lactation; eliminate carbuncles and ulcers. Mainly used for blood stasis, amenorrhea, abdominal masses, rheumatic pain, milk retention, carbuncle, scrofula

Dosage and Administration: For oral administration: decoction, 3-9g, or powder form. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and sprinkle or apply on the affected area.

Contraindications: People with weak Qi and blood, ulcerated carbuncle and pregnant women should not take it.