What are the taboos of eating Gastrodia elata

Nowadays, many people like to eat Gastrodia elata to treat diseases, because Gastrodia elata is a very precious traditional Chinese medicine in my country, especially in ancient times, many people used it to treat diseases. It can be said that it was regarded by the ancients as a panacea for all diseases. In theory, Gastrodia elata is not toxic, but you cannot eat too much of it. If you eat too much, many adverse conditions will occur, such as headache, dizziness, and even a series of symptoms such as chest tightness or papules. So what are the taboos of eating Gastrodia elata?

Gastrodia elata is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and has the function of calming the liver, stopping wind and relieving convulsions. It is known as the "magic medicine for treating wind." The ancients were well aware of the side effects and contraindications of Gastrodia elata. "Although Gastrodia elata is not dry, it is a wind agent after all. It should not be used carelessly for those with blood deficiency without wind, headache due to fire inflammation, dry mouth and constipation. Modern pharmacological experiments have also confirmed that Gastrodia elata has certain toxic side effects. The poisonous dose of Gastrodia elata alone is more than 40 grams, and the incubation period of poisoning is 1 to 6 hours. Gastrodia elata should be used with caution in those with insufficient body fluids, which manifest as dizziness or headache, dry tongue and mouth, dry throat, dry stool, etc. Clinically, it has been shown that the effect of using Gastrodia elata alone is poor or uncertain. Therefore, Gastrodia elata is best taken in combination with other drugs or ingredients. Even if Gastrodia elata preparations are taken alone, they should be taken in small amounts first. If no adverse reactions occur, they can be taken at normal doses or with an appropriate increase in dose. Usually, the daily dose of Gastrodia elata is 3 to 9 grams.

When Gastrodia elata is used in decoctions, it should not be decocted for a long time. The main component of Gastrodia elata is gastrodin, which is very volatile when exposed to heat. Therefore, it is best to moisten Gastrodia elata with a small amount of water first, cut it into thin slices after softening, dry it in the air or in the sun, grind it into powder, take it with the decocted soup, or brew it with boiling water. When using Gastrodia elata preparations, if you experience dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, rapid breathing, or skin itching, you should stop taking the medicine immediately. If the symptoms are severe, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

In addition, Gastrodia elata can be soaked in water and drunk, which can not only help us treat our body's health, but also treat numbness of the limbs, tetanus, convulsions and other conditions. However, if you eat too much, it is not good for the body. If you soak Gastrodia elata in water and drink it, there will be adverse reactions. Therefore, special attention must be paid to the taboos of eating Gastrodia elata mentioned above.