The side effects of burnt hawthorn are not clear, but people with weak spleen and stomach without stagnation should use it with caution.
Burnt hawthorn is fried hawthorn, which is sour, sweet and slightly warm in nature, and belongs to the spleen, stomach and liver meridians. It has the efficacy of promoting qi circulation and dispersing blood stasis, eliminating food and strengthening stomach (promoting food digestion and strengthening the function of stomach and internal organs), etc. It can be used after doctor’s diagnosis and can be used for treating gastric distension and fullness in stomach and epigastric region, diarrhea and dysentery, abdominal pain, menstrual closure of stasis blood and post-partum stagnation.
The adverse effects and contraindications of Jiao Shanzha are not clear. Some data indicate that pregnant women should be cautious of using Jiao Shanzha, and if there is a need for medication during pregnancy, a doctor should weigh the advantages and disadvantages before using the medicine.
Jiao Shanzhaoshan belongs to traditional Chinese medicine, should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be taken on its own.