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About Side Effects of Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is generally considered safe because all
ingredients come from the nature and are prepared in natural way.
However, it is not completely free from side effects.
The possible symptoms of side effect may include but are not
limited to, excessive thirst, headache, bloating, stomachache,
nausea, insomnia, changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or
constipation. Incidents are usually mild and, in most cases,
disappear once patient stop taking the medicine
One important thing that needs to be considered is what is
Chinese called 'MIng Xuan'(effect of dark and dizzy). It is
temporary aggravation or other unpleasant experience occurring
within a few hours to few days after person taking herbs. This
side-effect like symptom is the sign of body fighting the disease or
cleansing itself with the help of herbs. In such case, usually a
dramatic improvement in condition follows shortly after Ming Xuan
symptoms dissipating. However, this phenomenon should be
distinguished from actual side effect of herbs.
Though many of them are drawn from food sources and spices,
Chinese herbs have been used as medicine, not daily consumed
foods. They have specific functions, effects and contraindications.
It is very important to take Chinese herbs only prescribed by
qualified acupuncturist.
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