What are the contraindications for taking gynecological traditional Chinese medicine?
In recent years, gynecological Chinese medicine has attracted much attention in women's health care, but there are many taboos that need to be paid attention to when taking it, otherwise it may be counterproductive. The following is a detailed analysis of the contraindications of traditional Chinese medicine in gynecology, combined with the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, to provide you with scientific reference.
1. List of common gynecological Chinese medicine contraindications

| Chinese medicine name | Main functions | Taboo groups/circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Angelica sinensis | Enriching blood, activating blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain | People with heavy menstruation and pregnant women should use with caution |
| Motherwort | Promote blood circulation, regulate menstruation, diuresis and reduce swelling | It is contraindicated for pregnant women; it should not be taken by those with yin deficiency and low blood. |
| red flower | Promotes blood circulation and stimulates menstruation, dissipates blood stasis and relieves pain | Not suitable for pregnant women; use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders |
| Poria | Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, calms the mind and calms the mind | Use with caution for those with yin deficiency and body fluid deficiency; avoid eating with vinegar |
| mugwort leaves | Warming menstruation to stop bleeding, dispersing cold and relieving pain | It is contraindicated for those with blood-heat and excessive use; long-term and large-scale use will damage yin. |
2. Six core taboos in taking gynecological traditional Chinese medicines
1.Use blood-activating drugs with caution during menstruation: Such as safflower, peach kernel, etc. may increase menstrual flow and cause anemia.
2.Drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis are absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy.: Motherwort, Curcuma, etc. may cause miscarriage, so you need to strictly follow the doctor's advice.
3.Special physiques require personalized medicine: Use warm tonics with caution if you have yin deficiency constitution, avoid greasy medicines if you have dampness and heat constitution.
4.Risks of interaction between Chinese and Western medicines: For example, Angelica sinensis may enhance the effect of anticoagulants and increase the risk of bleeding.
5.Dietary taboos cannot be ignored: Avoid radish when taking ginseng, and avoid vinegar when taking poria cocos, otherwise the efficacy of the medicine will be reduced.
6.Long-term medication requires regular review: Liver and kidney function should be rechecked if the drug is used continuously for more than 2 weeks.
3. Hot discussion: Hidden risks of Internet celebrity gynecological traditional Chinese medicine
The recipes such as "Siwu Soup" and "Peach Red Siwu Soup" that have recently been promoted on social platforms are promoted as "universal conditioning recipes", but they actually need to be used based on syndrome differentiation:
| Internet celebrity prescription | Applicable symptoms | Common misuse risks |
|---|---|---|
| Four things soup | Irregular menstruation of blood deficiency type | People with damp and hot constitutions are prone to acne and diarrhea after taking it. |
| Xiaoyaosan | Liver stagnation and spleen deficiency syndrome | Those with yin deficiency and excessive fire will aggravate dryness and heat after use. |
| Wuji Baifeng Pills | Qi and blood deficiency syndrome | Obesity, phlegm-damp constitution, the more you eat, the more you gain weight |
4. Four key points in scientifically taking gynecological traditional Chinese medicines
1.Diagnosis first and then medication: It is recommended to first have a tongue and pulse diagnosis by a Chinese medicine practitioner to determine the type of constitution.
2.Pay attention to the timing of taking medicine: Tonic medicines should be taken before meals, and blood-activating medicines should be taken after meals.
3.Watch your body react: Discontinue use immediately if allergic symptoms such as rash or nausea occur.
4.Regularly adjust the prescription: Generally, the same prescription should be used continuously for no more than 3 months.
5. Latest reminders from experts (updated in 2023)
According to the recent guidelines issued by the Gynecology Branch of the Society of Chinese Medicine:
- Gynecological preparations containing Polygonum multiflorum require monitoring of liver function
- Menopausal women should be careful when using warm tonic prescriptions containing velvet antler.
- Patients with breast hyperplasia are prohibited from using estrogen-containing traditional Chinese medicines
Warm reminder: This article is for reference only. Please consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner for specific medication. Only by maintaining a rational attitude and not blindly following Internet celebrity Chinese medicine prescriptions can we ensure safe and effective medication.
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