First of all, the most common adverse reaction is Chuanwu. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Radix Aconiti has the effects of expelling wind and removing dampness, warming channels and relieving pain. It is a common Chinese medicine for treating rheumatic joint pain. Its main component is aconitine. Studies have shown that excessive intake of aconitine can cause cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity. Akebia Akebia is also one of the traditional Chinese medicines with high probability of adverse reactions.
Another kind of adverse reaction is tripterygium wilfordii. Tripterygium wilfordii has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and clearing away heat and toxic materials. And modern research has found that tripterygium wilfordii contains a variety of highly effective anticancer components, including triptolide and tripterine, which will have toxic and side effects on human body. At present, its toxic and side effects are not completely clear, but it has certain damage to liver, kidney, stomach, blood, immune system and reproductive system, especially affecting fertility, thus limiting its clinical application.
In fact, almost all drugs may cause physical harm, and Chinese medicine has never denied or ignored these potential dangers. This is also the reason why the prescription of traditional Chinese medicine is determined by compatibility, dosage adjustment and processing, thus reducing the toxic and side effects of traditional Chinese medicine. In the long history, Chinese herbal medicine has indeed played its unique role and has been favored by medical circles at home and abroad. However, drugs can only produce therapeutic effects if they are used correctly. Improper use will produce toxic and side effects. Therefore, it is very important to use Chinese medicine only if we have a correct understanding of it.