What are the side effects and toxicity of He Shou Wu?

The toxic side effects of He Shou Wu include allergic reaction, drug-heat reaction, liver damage, etc. The drug can be used for dizziness and tinnitus, rubella and itching, etc. Please follow the doctor’s instructions for the specific use of the drug. Side effects of Radix Polygoni Multiflori: allergic reactions, such as skin itching, panic, fatigue, shortness of breath, etc.; drug-heat reactions, such as sweating, chills, fever, fatigue, etc.; overdosage may lead to liver damage; overdose may cause visual fatigue, etc.; and so on. If used together with Ledebouriella, symptoms of poisoning such as dry mouth, dizziness and trance may occur to varying degrees. He Shouwu belongs to heart, liver and kidney meridians, with bitter, sweet and astringent flavor, slightly warm in nature. He Shouwu is divided into raw shouwu and prepared shouwu, prepared shouwu is good for essence and blood, tonifying liver and kidney, strengthening tendons and bones, making hair black, lowering lipids and removing turbidity; raw shouwu is effective in removing toxins, interrupting malaria, eliminating carbuncle, laxative and moistening the intestines. This product can be used for tinnitus and dizziness, blood deficiency with yellowish color, lumbar and knee pain and weakness, early whitening of hair, leakage (excessive menstrual flow or dripping) with hypoglossia, numbness of limbs; scrofula, carbuncle, itching of rubella; hyperlipidemia; intestinal dryness and constipation; prolonged malaria and body weakness. Be careful to take it in moderation. Shouwu is contraindicated for those who are full of dampness and phlegm; Shouwu is contraindicated for those who have loose stools. Please do not use the medicine by yourself to avoid adverse reactions. If you feel unwell and need to use the medicine, please seek medical advice and use it under doctor’s supervision.