It is often heard that there are three kinds of poisons in medicine, but this poison is often generally understood as taking medicine will not only cure the disease, but also hurt the body. But do you know that Chinese medicine understands the meaning of three-point poison?
It is often said that medicine has three poisons, and it is non-toxic and not used as medicine. Chinese medicine has always advocated the theory of "fighting poison with poison". Toxic traditional Chinese medicine often has unique curative effect, and its toxic components are its effective components.
For some special diseases, the more toxic the medicine, the more effective it is. As long as it is taken at a safe dose under the guidance of a doctor, it will not cause toxic reactions. It should be noted that taking medicine cannot be without risks. No matter traditional Chinese medicine or western medicine, there is no 100% safe drug among all drugs approved for marketing.
The dose-effect relationship of traditional Chinese medicine is complicated. In terms of composition, traditional Chinese medicine is compound, unlike chemical medicine, which has clear composition. Judging from the prescription, the dosage involves the total dosage of the prescription, the dosage of a single drug, the compatibility of drugs and so on. , affecting the whole body.
It is a three-point poison, so we should take Chinese medicine according to the doctor's advice under the guidance of syndrome differentiation and treatment. When using the so-called folk prescription, you should first go to a regular hospital and ask Chinese medicine to check it to see if it is suitable for your condition and whether you can take it.