Drink Banlangen for cough and cold, is it really a “panacea”? Reminder: 3 types of people should be used with caution

I believe that most people are no strangers to isatis root. It is hailed as a panacea by many families. Whether it is a cold, fever, sneezing and throat discomfort, they will make a packet of isatis root, and even drink it in advance to prevent Cold, is Banlangen really a panacea? Is it suitable for everyone? Come and find out.

Is Banlangen really a panacea?

Radix isatidis is a Chinese herbal medicine, which can play clearing heat and detoxificationeffect, and can also Anti-virus, but it must be used according to the symptoms to exert its efficacy, not all cases can be used Radix isatidis. Colds are divided into wind-cold colds and wind-heat colds. For those with wind-cold colds, the use of Banlangen has no effect, but will aggravate their symptoms. Therefore, when you have cold-related symptoms, you cannot self-medicate, and you must choose the appropriate cold medicine under the guidance of your doctor.

What are the functions of Banlangen?

1. Anti-pathogenic microorganisms

Radix isatidis can resist Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus It can also inhibit a variety of respiratory viruses including influenza virus and mumps virus; it can also inhibit cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus; it can also inhibit Japanese encephalitis virus, gastrointestinal virus and hemorrhagic fever virus with renal syndrome.

2, anti-inflammatory

Radix isatidis has a wide range of anti-inflammatory activities, has inhibitory effects at all stages of the development of inflammation, and also has immunomodulatory effects. The macromolecular active ingredients in it can improve immune function; Radix isatidis can also fight against Endotoxin neutralizes and degrades toxins in the body, prevents the formation of thrombus in important organs and tissues, and also avoids the fever effect caused by endotoxin and prevents the aggressiveness of endotoxin to the body.

Who is not suitable for Banlangen?

1. People with deficient constitution

Due to the cold nature of Radix Isatidis, those with deficient constitution still use Radix Isatidis It can damage the spleen and stomach, causing deficiency of the spleen and stomach over time, reducing digestion and absorption capacity, and prone to stomach pain and diarrhea. Therefore, people with deficient constitution must be cautious when using Banlangen, so as not to further aggravate the symptoms.

2. Those who are allergic to drugs

Many people are allergic to Radix Isatidis. After using Radix Isatidis, symptoms such as rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may occur. In severe cases, anaphylactic shock may occur, which threatens life and health. Therefore, people with allergies and those who are clearly allergic to Banlangen drugs cannot continue to use it, otherwise it will bring adverse effects.

3. Infants

Although Banlangen can clear away heat and detoxify, it is only a third of the medicine Toxic, the liver and kidneys of infants and young children are not fully developed, and the random use of Radix isatidis may damage the function of the liver and kidney; there are also weak functions of the spleen and stomach in infants and young children, and the resistance is poor, the use of Radix Isatidis will cause weakness of the spleen and stomach, affecting food digestion and absorption , hinder growth and development, so be careful when taking medication, must be under the guidance of a professional doctor.

Tips

Isatidis root must not be abused, it is bitter and cold in nature, long-term or large doses of isatis root can damage the spleen and stomach, causing abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite, especially the elderly and children should be cautious. Radix isatidis is contraindicated for people with weak constitution and no real fire toxicity; people with bleeding disorders and hypotension cannot use it in large quantities for a long time, and the drug should be discontinued immediately after the symptoms are relieved.

After research, it has been found that people with reduced liver detoxification function who still use large doses of isatidis for a long time can cause toxic accumulation reactions, damage the hematopoietic system, cause a decrease in white blood cell counts and gastrointestinal bleeding, so When taking such drugs, you should pay attention to the dosage, and the daily dosage of Banlangen should not exceed 15 grams.


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