What is the danger of pitcher plants to the liver?

Pitcher plant is generally not harmful to the liver, pitcher plant belongs to the liver-protecting medicines, which can be used to treat a variety of liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. Pitcher plant belongs to the Chinese herbal medicine, clinically used mainly for liver protection treatment, children can also be applied. It is currently believed that pitcher plant can be used in the treatment of viral hepatitis, can reduce serum aminotransferases, protect liver cell membranes, and has no significant harm to the liver. Pitcher plant contains a large number of alkaloids, the gastrointestinal tract has a strong stimulating effect, there may be nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, etc. During the use of Pitcher plant, pay attention to the observation of the side effects of the drug, pregnant women and the people who are allergic to the Pitcher plant should be prohibited from using Pitcher plant, and it is recommended to use the medication under the guidance of a doctor.