It is often said that “all medicines have some toxicity.” The belief that Chinese herbal medicine is purely natural and without any toxic side effects is clearly incorrect. Here is a reference list of common side effects of Chinese herbal medicine!
【Zhu Sha (Cinnabar)】
The main component is mercuric sulfide, which can lead to mercury poisoning, damaging the central nervous system, kidneys, and digestive tract.
Chinese patent medicines containing Zhu Sha: Yi Nian Jin, Er Shi Wu Wei Song Shi Wan, Er Shi Wu Wei Shan Hu Wan, Shi Xiang Fan Sheng Wan, Qi Zhen Wan (Dan), Qi Li San, Wan Shi Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan, Xiao Er Bai Shou Wan, Xiao Er Zhi Bao Wan, Xiao Er Jin Dan Pian, Xiao Er Jing Feng San, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian, Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan, Ya Tong Yi Li Wan, Niu Huang Qian Jin San, Niu Huang Bao Long Wan, Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan, Niu Huang Zhen Jing Wan, An Gong Niu Huang Wan, An Gong Niu Huang San, Hong Ling San, Su He Xiang Wan, Yi Xian Wan, Bu Shen Yi Nao Pian, Ju Fang Zhi Bao San, Chun Yang Zheng Qi Wan, Bao Long Wan, Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan, Wei Chang An Wan, Xiang Su Zheng Wei Wan, Bao Chi San, Yi Yuan San, Mei Hua Dian She Wan, Hu Po Bao Long Wan, Zi Jin Ding, Zi Xue, Shu Zheng Pian, Shu Gan Wan, Sha Yao, Bi Fen San, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Ping Gan Shu Luo Wan, Zai Zao Wan, Fu Fang Lu Hui Jiao Nang.
【Xiong Huang (Realgar)】
The main component is arsenic sulfide, which can lead to arsenic poisoning, damaging nerves and blood vessels, and can cause fatty degeneration and necrosis of solid organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen, and myocardium, as well as carcinogenic effects.
Chinese patent medicines containing Xiong Huang: Qi Zhen Wan, Xiao Er Hua Du San, Xiao Er Zhi Bao Wan, Xiao Er Jing Feng San, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian, Ya Tong Yi Li Wan, Niu Huang Zhi Bao Wan, Niu Huang Bao Long Wan, Niu Huang Xiao Yan Pian, Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan, Niu Huang Jie Du Wan (Pian), Niu Huang Zhen Jing Wan, Liu Ying Wan, An Gong Niu Huang Wan (San), Hong Ling San, Yi Xian Wan, Ju Fang Zhi Bao San, A Wei Hua Pi Gao, Chun Yang Zheng Qi Wan, Zhu Huang Chui Hou San, Mei Hua Dian She Wan, Zi Jin Ding, Shu Zheng Pian, Sha Yao.
【Qian Li Guang (Cynanchum)】
Contains unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can cause severe liver damage and are strong carcinogens. It also has nephrotoxicity.
Chinese patent medicines: Qian Bai Bi Yan Pian, Gan Mao Xiao Yan Pian, Qian Xi Pian.
【Chai Hu (Bupleurum)】
The main component, bupleurum saponins, can lead to adrenal hypertrophy and thymic atrophy, reducing immune function. It has nephrotoxicity and can damage the kidneys.
Chinese patent medicines: Xiao Chai Hu Pian, Xiao Chai Hu Ke Li, Chai Hu Kou Fu Ye, Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan, Xiao Er Re Su Qing Kou Fu Ye, Wu Shi Cha Ke Li, Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan, Qi Zhi Wei Tong Ke Li, Long Dan Xie Gan Wan, Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan, Hu Gan Pian, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan, Ru Ji Ling Ke Li, Xiao Yao Wan, Xiao Shi Tui Re Tang, Tong Ru Ke Li, Huang Lian Yang Gan Wan, De Sheng Wan, Qing Wen Jie Du Wan, Shu Gan He Wei Wan, Gan Mao Qing Re Ke Li, Bi Yuan Shu Kou Fu Ye, Bi Dou Yan Kou Fu Ye, Ping Gan Shu Luo Wan, An Kun Zan Yu Wan.
【Ban Lan Gen (Isatis Root)】
Long-term use can damage the kidneys and lead to internal bleeding and damage to hematopoietic function.
Chinese patent medicines: Ban Lan Gen Ke Li, Er Ding Ke Li, Er Tong Qing Fei Wan, Xiao Er Fei Re Ke Chuan Kou Fu Ye, Xiao Er Re Su Qing Kou Fu Ye, Xiao Er Qing Re Zhi Ke Kou Fu Ye, Xiao Er Gan Mao Cha, Xiao Er Gan Mao Ke Li, Hu Gan Pian, Li Yan Jie Du Ke Li, Jin Sang San Jie Wan, Jian Min Yan Hou Pian, Ling Yang Qing Fei Wan, Qing Kai Ling Kou Fu Ye, Qing Re Jie Du Kou Fu Ye, Gan Mao Tui Re Ke Li, Qing Kai Ling Zhushe Ye.
【Kuan Dong (Coltsfoot)】
Contains carcinogenic components that can lead to liver cancer.
Chinese patent medicines: Chuan Bei Xue Li Gao, Zhi Ke Ju Hong Kou Fu Ye, Zhi Sou Hua Tan Wan, Ju Hong Wan.
【Wu Gong (Centipede)】
Mainly contains histamine-like substances and hemolytic proteins, which are toxic components similar to bee venom. Overdose can cause hemolysis, leading to allergic shock; small amounts can stimulate the myocardium, while large amounts can paralyze the myocardium and inhibit the respiratory center.
Chinese patent medicines: Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Zhong Feng Hui Chun Wan, Zhong Feng Hui Chun Pian, Yi Xian Wan, Jin Pu Jiao Nang, Lang Chuang Wan, Tong Xin Luo Jiao Nang.
【Shui Zhi (Leech)】
Contains hirudin, which can inhibit thrombin, causing widespread internal bleeding. It has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan, Xue Zhuan Xin Mai Ning Jiao Nang, Tong Xin Luo Jiao Nang, Qing Nao Jiang Ya Pian, Hua Zhen Hui Sheng Pian.
【Huang Lian (Coptis) and Huang Bai (Phellodendron)】
Contains berberine (Huang Lian Su), which can cause hemolytic disease in newborns if taken by pregnant women, and can lead to acute hemolysis and severe jaundice in children.
Chinese patent medicines: Fu Fang Huang Lian Su Pian, Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan, Huang Lian Yang Gan Wan, Yi Qing Ke Li, Wan Shi Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan, Wan Ying Jiao Nang, Wan Ying Ding, Xiao Er Hua Du San, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian, Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan, Wu Fu Hua Du Wan, Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan, Niu Huang Shang Qing Jiao Nang, Niu Huang Qian Jin San, Zuo Jin Wan, Zuo Jin Jiao Nang, Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan, Wu Ji Wan, Xiong Ju Shang Qing Wan, Dang Gui Long Hui Wan, An Gong Niu Huang Wan (San), Dao Chi Wan, Fu Ke Fen Qing Wan, Qin Lian Pian, Bo Yun Tui Yi Wan, Shen Jing Zhi Ke Wan, Zhu Che Wan, Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan, Zhi Zi Jin Hua Wan, Xiang Lian Wan (Pian), Fu Fang Xian He Cao Chang Yan Jiao Nang, Gui Long Ke Chuan Ning Jiao Nang, Zang Lian Wan, Lang Chuang Wan, Xiao Ke Ling Pian, Qing Wei Huang Lian Wan, Ge Gen Qin Lian Wan, Ge Ge Ding Chuan Wan, Long Qing Pian, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Ping Gan Shu Luo Wan, Zai Zao Wan, Er Miao Wan, Jiu Sheng San, San Miao Wan, Da Bu Yin Wan, Xiao Er Gan Yan Ke Li, Fen Qing Wu Lin Wan, Gong Lao Qu Huo Pian, Sheng Xue Wan, Bai Dai Wan, Ru Yi Jin Huang San, Gu Jing Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, He Che Da Zao Wan, Jian Bu Wan, Qing Bu Yi Huo Wan, Jing Fu Kang Ke Li, Bi Yuan Pian, San Huang Pian.
【Ma Huang (Ephedra)】
Can cause hypertension, palpitations, nerve damage, myopathy, stroke, mental confusion, and memory loss, and can be fatal. It has hepatotoxicity.
Chinese patent medicines: Xiao Er Qing Fei Wan, Jiu Fen San, Qian Bai Bi Yan Pian, Xiao Er Fei Re Ke Chuan Kou Fu Ye, Xiao Er Ke Chuan Ke Li, Xiao Er Qing Re Zhi Ke Kou Fu Ye, Xiao Qing Long He Ji, Xiao Qing Long Ke Li, Zhi Chuan Ling Zhi Jiao Ye, Zhi Sou Ding Chuan Kou Fu Ye, Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian, Feng Shi Gu Tong Jiao Nang, Feng Han Ke Sou Ke Li, Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan, Bao Ke Ning Ke Li, Fu Fang Chuan Bei Jing Pian, Ji Zhi Tang San, Yang Shen Bao Fei Wan, Qu Feng Shu Jin Wan, Tong Xuan Li Fei Wan, Qing Fei Xiao Yan Wan, Ge Ge Ding Chuan Wan, Shu Jin Wan, Sha Yao, Shu Feng Ding Tong Wan, Bi Yuan Pian, Zhen Ke Ning Tang San, Lu Ge Ke Wan, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Zai Zao Wan.
【He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti)】
Can lead to toxic hepatitis.
Chinese patent medicines: Yi Gan Ning Ke Li, Qi Bao Mei Ran Ke Li, Er Kang Ning Tang, San Bao Jiao Nang, Tian Ma Shou Wu Pian, Xin Tong Kou Fu Ye, Zai Zao Sheng Xue Pian, Xue Zhi Ning Wan, Xue Zhi Ling Pian, Chan Fu Kang Ke Li, An Shen Bu Nao Ye, An Shen Jiao Nang, Geng Nian An Pian, Gui Lu Bu Shen Wan, Yang Xue Sheng Fa Jiao Nang, Shou Wu Wan, Zhi Mai Kang Jiao Nang, Yi Qi Yang Xue Kou Fu Ye, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Ping Gan Shu Luo Wan, Zai Zao Wan.
【Da Huang (Rhubarb)】
Can interfere with bilirubin metabolism, leading to jaundice. It can cause degenerative changes in liver cells, prostatic epithelial hyperplasia or proliferation.
Chinese patent medicines: Yi Nian Jin, Yi Qing Ke Li, Shi Yi Wei Neng Xiao Wan, Shi Xiang Zhi Tong Wan, Shi Di Shui, Shi Di Shui Ruan Jiao Nang, Ba Zheng He Ji, San Huang Pian, Da Huang Qing Wei Wan, Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan, Xiao Er Hua Du San, Xiao Er Hua Shi Wan, Xiao Er Re Su Qing Kou Fu Ye, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian, Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan, Zhi Tong Zi Jin Wan, Zhi Sou Hua Tan Wan, Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan, Niu Huang Shang Qing Jiao Nang, Niu Huang Zhi Bao Wan, Niu Huang Xiao Yan Pian, Niu Huang Jie Du Wan (Pian), Fen Qing Wu Lin Wan, Liu Wei An Xiao San, Dang Gui Long Hui Wan, Zhu Li Da Tan Wan, Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan, Ru Yi Jin Huang San, Fu Ke Tong Jing Wan, Li Yan Jie Du Ke Li, Li Dan Pai Shi Pian, Jin Pu Jiao Nang, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Hua Zhen Hui Sheng Pian, Zai Zao Wan.
【Ze Xie (Alisma)】
Can cause damage to the liver and kidneys in experimental animals.
Chinese patent medicines: Qi Wei Du Qi Wan, San Bao Jiao Nang, Shan Ju Jiang Ya Pian (Shan Zha Jiang Ya Pian), Wu Ling San, Fen Qing Wu Lin Wan, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Liu Wei Di Huang Ke Li, Long Dan Xie Gan Wan, Gui Shao Di Huang Wan, Feng Liao Xing Feng Shi Die Da Yao Jiu, Er Cong Zuo Ci Wan, Xue Zhi Ling Pian, Mai Wei Di Huang Wan, Qi Ju Di Huang Wan, Geng Nian An Pian, Qi Pi Wan, Bu Shen Gu Chi Wan, Ming Mu Di Huang Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, Jin Sang San Jie Wan, Ren Rong Gu Ben Pian, Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan, Qian Lie Shu Wan, Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan, Gui Fu Di Huang Wan, Xiao Zhi Tong Wan, Xiao Zhi Tong Jiao Nang, Zhi Zhi Tong Wan, An Kun Zan Yu Wan.
【Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort)】
Long-term use is toxic to the kidneys. Animal experiments show that it can stimulate the growth of breast cancer related to pregnancy.
Chinese patent medicines: Ba Bao Kun Shun Wan, Nu Jin Wan, Jia Wei Sheng Hua Ke Li, Zai Zao Sheng Xue Pian, Chan Fu Kang Ke Li, Ren Shen Bai Feng Wan, De Sheng Wan, Tong Jing Wan, Hua Zhen Hui Sheng Pian.
【Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis)】
Long-term use can damage the heart and kidneys.
Chinese patent medicines: Jiu Qi Nian Tong Wan, Nu Jin Wan, Yuan Hu Zhi Tong Pian, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Shao Fu Zhi Yu Wan, Qi Zhi Wei Tong Ke Li, Zhong Jing Wei Ling Wan, Shang Tong Ning Pian, Zhuang Gu Shen Jin Jiao Nang, An Zhong Pian, An Wei Pian, Fu Bao Ke Li, Fu Ke Shi Shi Pian, Fu Ke Tiao Jing Pian, Chang Wei Ning Pian, Jin Pu Jiao Nang, Ren Shen Bai Feng Wan, Wu Xiang Ju He Wan, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Ping Gan Shu Luo Wan, An Kun Zan Yu Wan.
【Bing Lang (Areca Nut)】
Contains carcinogenic substances. It has nephrotoxicity.
Chinese patent medicines: Yi Nian Jin, Jiu Qi Nian Tong Wan, Da Huang Qing Wei Wan, Shan Zha Hua Zhi Wan, Xiao Er Zhi Bao Wan, Kai Xiong Shun Qi Wan, Mu Xiang Fen Qi Wan, Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan, Hua Ji Kou Fu Ye, Si Zheng Wan, Li Dan Pai Shi Pian, Guo Gong Jiu, Jin Sang Li Yan Wan, Fei Er Wan, Huo Xiang Fen Qi Wan, Xiao Er Shu Gan Wan, Xiao Er Zhi Bao Wan, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang.
【Hou Po (Magnolia Bark)】
Has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Shi Xiang Zhi Tong Wan, Kai Xiong Shun Qi Wan, Mu Xiang Fen Qi Wan, Wu Shi Cha Ke Li, Liu He Ding Zhong Wan, Si Zheng Wan, Feng Liao Xing Feng Shi Die Da Yao Jiu, Ru Yi Jin Huang San, Li Dan Pai Shi Pian, Bao Long Wan, Guo Gong Jiu, Jin Sang Li Yan Wan, Wei Chang An Wan, Xiang Su Zheng Wei Wan, Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan, Bao Ji Wan, Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan, Xiao Shi Tui Re Tang, Shao Yao, Shu Feng Ding Tong Wan, Bi Yuan Pian, Zhen Ke Ning Tang San, Lu Ge Ke Wan, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Zai Zao Wan.
【Pang Da Hai (Sterculia)】
Has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Jin Guo Han Pian, Jian Min Yan Hou Pian, Huang Shi Xiang Sheng Wan, Qing Hou Li Yan Ke Li.
【Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes)】
Has nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity, which can lead to kidney and liver damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Xiao Er Qing Fei Wan, Xiao Er Hua Du San, Niu Huang Xiao Yan Pian, Dao Chi Wan, Ru Yi Jin Huang San, Li Yan Jie Du Ke Li, Bo Yun Tui Yi Wan, Ru Pi Xiao Pian, Bao Ke Ning Ke Li, Qian Zhi Jin Hua Wan, Bao Ji Wan, Xiao Er Tong Ru Ke Li, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian, Xiao Er Qing Re Pian.
【Qian Niu Zi (Morning Glory Seed)】
Qian Niu Zi can damage the glomerular basement membrane and can also harm the nervous system.
Chinese patent medicines: Yi Nian Jin, Da Huang Qing Wei Wan, Shan Zha Hua Zhi Wan, Xiao Er Hua Shi Wan, Kai Xiong Shun Qi Wan, Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan, Bing Lang Si Xiao Wan.
【Chuan Shan Jia (Pangolin)】
Has hepatotoxicity and can cause liver damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Fu Ke Tong Jing Wan, Jin Pu Jiao Nang, Huai Xiang Ju He Wan, Tong Ru Ke Li, Zai Zao Wan.
Shi Chuang Pu, Ba Jiao Huo, Gui Pi, Hua Jiao, Feng Tou Cha, Qi Jing Jie
All contain toxic components such as camphor, which can induce liver cancer.
Chinese patent medicines: Xiao Er Qing Fei Wan, Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan, An Shen Bu Xin Wan, Xin Qing Ke Li, Fu Fang Xian He Cao Chang Yan Jiao Nang, Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan, Zuo Yang Guo Jin Wan, Fu Fang Gan Cao Pian, Bo Yun Tui Yi Wan, Hua Zhen Hui Sheng Pian.
【Chuan Lian Zi (Melia)】
Can cause varying degrees of damage to the heart, liver, and kidneys, leading to toxic hepatitis.
Chinese patent medicines: Yi Gan Ning Ke Li, San Zi San, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Yin Xu Wei Tong Ke Li, Fu Bao Ke Li, Ru Kuai Xiao Pian, Zuo Yang Guo Jin Wan.
【Huang Yao Zi (Huang Yao)】
Contains toxic components such as diosgenin and Huang Yao terpenes, which have toxic effects on the central nervous system, heart, liver, and kidneys, and can cause toxic hepatitis.
Chinese patent medicines: Jin Pu Jiao Nang.
【Shan Ci Gu (Corydalis)】
Contains colchicine, which has effects similar to arsenic, causing symptoms similar to arsenic poisoning. Severe cases can be fatal.
Chinese patent medicines: Jin Pu Jiao Nang, Zi Jin Ding.
【Nitrate】
The main component is nitrate, which can be converted into nitro compounds that induce liver cancer.
Chinese patent medicines: Hong Ling San, Chun Yang Zheng Qi Wan, Zi Xue.
【Gan Sui (Euphorbia)】
Has a strong irritating effect on mucous membranes, causing inflammation, congestion, and increased peristalsis, and can agglutinate and dissolve red blood cells, as well as paralyze the respiratory and vascular motor centers. Contains carcinogenic substances. It is toxic to the kidneys.
Chinese patent medicines: Kong Xian Wan.
【Ai Ye (Mugwort)】
Can damage the liver, central nervous system, and blood vessels, leading to toxic hepatitis.
Chinese patent medicines: Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan, Jia Wei Sheng Hua Ke Li, Fu Ke Tong Jing Wan, Ren Shen Bai Feng Wan, Hua Zhen Hui Sheng Pian, An Kun Zan Yu Wan.
【Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea)】
High doses or long-term use can be toxic to the kidneys. High doses can have adverse effects on the fetus in experimental animals.
Chinese patent medicines: Qi Bao Mei Ran Ke Li, Qian Jin Zhi Dai Wan, Si Shen Wan, Feng Liao Xing Feng Shi Die Da Yao Jiu, Zai Zao Sheng Xue Pian, Zhuang Gu Guan Jie Wan, Chang Wei Ning Pian, Bu Shen Yi Nao Pian, Qing E Wan, Guo Gong Jiu, Gu Ben Ke Chuan Wan, Zhi Mai Kang Jiao Nang, Yi Qi Yang Xue Kou Fu Ye, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Ping Gan Shu Luo Wan, Zai Zao Wan.
【Ce Bai Ye (Platycladus)】
High doses or long-term use can cause dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. It is toxic to the kidneys.
Chinese patent medicines: Fu Bao Ke Li, Qing Ning Wan.
【Cang Er Zi (Xanthium)】
Toxic to the kidneys. High doses can lead to death due to respiratory, circulatory, or renal failure.
Chinese patent medicines: Xin Qing Ke Li, Tong Qiao Bi Yan Pian, Bi Yuan Pian, Bi Yuan Shu Kou Fu Ye, Bi Dou Yan Kou Fu Ye.
【Ding Xiang (Clove)】
Has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Er Shi Wu Wei Song Shi Wan, Er Shi Wu Wei Shan Hu Wan, Shi Liu Wei Dong Qing Wan, Shi Xiang Zhi Tong Wan, Shi Xiang Fan Sheng Wan, Qi Wei Guang Zao Wan, Ba Wei Tan Xiang San, Mu Xiang Fen Qi Wan, Zhi Tong Zi Jin Wan, Liu Ying Wan, Miao Ji Wan, Chun Yang Zheng Qi Wan, Jie Bai Wan, Zi Xue, Sha Yao, Bi Fen San, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Hua Zhen Hui Sheng Pian, Ping Gan Shu Luo Wan, Zai Zao Wan.
【Rou Gui (Cinnamon)】
Excessive use may be toxic to the kidneys and can cause hematuria.
Chinese patent medicines: Shi Liu Wei Dong Qing Wan, Shi Quan Da Bu Wan, Shi Di Shui, Shi Di Shui Ruan Jiao Nang, Qi Wei Pu Tao San, Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan, Nu Jin Wan, Wu Ling San, Wu Wei Qing Zhuo San, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan, Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan, Zhong Jing Wei Ling Wan, Bu Shen Gu Chi Wan, Chun Yang Zheng Qi Wan, Zhi Mai Kang Jiao Nang, Zhi Mai Kang Jiao Nang, Zhi Mai Kang Jiao Nang, Zhi Mai Kang Jiao Nang.
【Ba Dou (Croton)】
Contains croton oil and croton toxin, which has strong corrosive effects and carcinogenic components. Croton toxin can dissolve red blood cells and cause local tissue degeneration and necrosis, leading to bloody stools and hematuria, which can be fatal. It has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Qi Zhen Wan, Fu Ke Tong Jing Wan, Wei Chang An Wan, Bao Chi San.
【Du Huo (Angelica)】
Has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Tian Ma Wan, Zhuang Gu Guan Jie Wan, Bao Long Wan, Guo Gong Jiu, Qu Feng Zhi Tong Pian, Shu Jin Wan, Shu Jin Huo Luo Jiu, Shu Feng Ding Tong Wan, Zhong Guo Die Da Wan.
Bei Dou Gen, Fan Xie Ye, Hu Zhang, Da Ji, Jin Ying Gen, Qian Jin Ba, Ku Shen, Kun Ming Shan Hai Tang, Lu Hui, Qian Nian Jian, Shi Jun Zi
These herbal medicines have nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Bei Dou Gen Pian, Xiao Er Qing Re Zhi Ke Kou Fu Ye, Qing Guo Wan, He Dan Pian, Dan Ning Pian, Re Yan Ning Ke Li, Kong Xian Wan, San Jin Pian, Fu Ke Qian Jin Pian, Si Wei Tu Mu Xiang San, Jin Pu Jiao Nang, Qing Fei Xiao Yan Wan, Ya Jiao Ha Dun San, Kun Ming Shan Hai Tang Pian, Dang Gui Long Hui Wan, Shu Jin Wan, Shu Feng Ding Tong Wan, Hua Ji Kou Fu Ye, Fei Er Wan, Gan Ji San.
【Hai Ma (Seahorse), Hong Niang Zi (Red Lady), Sheng Feng Mi (Raw Honey), Yu Dan (Fish Gall), Zhu Dan (Pig Gall)】
These animal medicines have nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Fu Fang Zao Fan Wan, Hu Gan Pian, Dan Le Jiao Nang, Nao Li Qing Wan, Huo Dan Wan.
【Yang Jin Hua (Datura)】
Contains atropine, which stimulates the central nervous system initially and then inhibits it, having a toxic mushroom-like effect that can be fatal. It has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
Chinese patent medicines: Zhi Chuan Ling Zhi Jiao Ye, Zhuang Gu Shen Jin Jiao Nang.
【Ma Qian Zi (Strychnine)】
Contains strychnine and brucine, both of which are highly toxic and primarily affect the nervous system.
Chinese patent medicines: Ma Qian Zi Fen, Ma Qian Zi San, Jiu Fen San, Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian, Shu Jin Wan, Shu Feng Ding Tong Wan.
【Chuan Wu (Aconite) and Cao Wu (Aconite)】
The whole plant is highly toxic, with the main toxic components being aconitine and mesaconitine, which affect the heart and nervous system.
Chinese patent medicines: Xiao Huo Luo Wan, Mu Guo Wan, Feng Shi Gu Tong Jiao Nang, Gu Ci Xiao Tong Pian, Qu Feng Shu Jin Wan, Zhong Guo Die Da Wan, Er Shi Wu Wei Shan Hu Wan, San Qi Shang Yao Pian, Xiao Jin Wan, Wu Wei She Xiang Wan, Qu Feng Zhi Tong Pian.
【Shang Lu (Rhubarb)】
Contains shanglu toxin, which can damage the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, and heart, leading to respiratory and circulatory failure, and can be fatal. It has nephrotoxicity.
【Ban Mao (Mantis)】
The main component is mantis toxin, which can be absorbed through the skin and gastrointestinal mucosa, causing gastrointestinal inflammation and mucosal necrosis, leading to acute renal failure, and damaging the myocardium, liver, and nerves.
【Quan Xie (Scorpion)】
Can cause allergic reactions, hematuria, glycosuria, and proteinuria.
Chinese patent medicines: Qi Zhen Wan, Xiao Er Zhi Bao Wan, Xiao Er Jing Feng San, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang, Zhong Feng Hui Chun Wan, Niu Huang Qian Jin San, Niu Huang Bao Long Wan, Niu Huang Zhen Jing Wan, Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian, Yi Xian Wan, Tong Xin Luo Jiao Nang, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Zai Zao Wan.
【Jin Bu Huan (Gold Not Return), Tian Jie Cai (Tian Jiecai)】
Has hepatotoxicity and can cause liver damage.
【Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua (Seven Leaf One Branch Flower)】
Contains saponins, which are toxic to the digestive system, nervous system, and heart.
【Fei Long Zhang Xue (Flying Dragon Palm Blood)】
The main toxic components are white peony alkaloids and dihydro white peony red alkaloids. They are neurotoxic and also have a suppressive effect on the heart, with strong stimulation of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
【Wu Ming Yi (Unknown)】
The main component is manganese dioxide, which can lead to manganese poisoning.
【Yin Yu (Yin Yu)】
Contains yin yu alkaloids and yin yu glycosides, which can cause myocardial suppression, spasms, and vasodilation, and can be fatal.
【Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seed)】
Contains toxic mushroom alkaloids and phenolic components, which act on the central nervous system, causing toxic reactions.
Chinese patent medicines: Ma Ren Wan, Ma Ren Run Chang Wan.
【Fu Zi (Aconite)】
Can damage the heart.
Chinese patent medicines: Tian Ma Wan, Si Ni Tang, Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan, Qian Lie Shu Wan, Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan, Gui Fu Di Huang Wan, Yi Qi Yang Xue Kou Fu Ye, Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan, Zai Zao Wan.
【Chan Su (Toad Venom)】
The main component is cardiotonic glycosides (toad toxin), which act on the vagus nerve and myocardium.
Chinese patent medicines: Ya Tong Yi Li Wan, Niu Huang Xiao Yan Pian, Liu Ying Wan, Xue Zhuan Xin Mai Ning Jiao Nang, Ling Bao Hu Xin Dan, Jin Pu Jiao Nang, Mei Hua Dian She Wan, Sha Yao, Mo Yao, Zhi Tong Hua Zhen Jiao Nang.
【Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)】
Can cause allergic reactions, rashes, skin itching, menstrual irregularities or amenorrhea, and atrioventricular block. It has nephrotoxicity, and long-term use may be toxic to the kidneys.
【Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed)】
Can cause thymic atrophy.
Chinese patent medicines: Er Kang Ning Tang, Ren Ling Bai Zhu San, Gu Ci Xiao Tong Pian, Bao Ji Wan, Qian Lie Shu Wan.
【Ye Bai He (Wild Lily)】
Can damage the liver and kidneys, leading to liver and kidney necrosis. Wild lily alkaloids can induce liver cancer.
【Bi Chan Zi (Castor Bean)】
The main toxic component is ricin, which can damage the liver and kidneys, leading to toxic hepatitis. It can also agglutinate and dissolve red blood cells and paralyze the respiratory and vascular motor centers, leading to respiratory and circulatory failure.
【Lei Gong Teng (Thunder God Vine)】
Can lead to pulmonary edema, toxic hepatitis, and renal failure.
【Ku Lian Pi (Melia)】
Can lead to toxic hepatitis and kidney damage, and can be fatal.
【Bai Hua Teng (White Flower Vine)】
Contains toxic components such as blueness, which can be toxic to the kidneys in large doses or long-term use.
【Ai Di Cha, Ba Jiao Feng (Hua Mu Guo), Bi Cheng Qie, Bai Tou Weng, Chou Wu Tong, Diu Le Bang (Wu Wei Teng), Gui Jiu, Han Xiu Cao, Jia Zhu Tao, La Mei Gen, Liu Zhou Zi, Song Jie, Tu Bei Mu, Tu Jing Jie, Tu Niu Xi, Wang Jiang Nan Zi, Xiang Si Zi, Xuan Cao Gen, You Tong Zi, Yan Hua, Zao Jiao, Zuan Di Feng】
All of the above herbal medicines have nephrotoxicity and can cause kidney damage.
【Da Feng Zi (Big Wind Seed)】
Long-term use in high doses can lead to blindness. It is toxic to the kidneys.
【Wu Jiao (Ailanthus)】
Its effects are similar to those of croton and morning glory, with strong stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract. After absorption, it can lead to paralysis of the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as circulatory failure. It has nephrotoxicity and can lead to kidney damage.
【Ya Dan Zi (Strychnine)】
Ya Dan Zi toxin can significantly dilate visceral blood vessels and even cause bleeding, damaging solid cells such as the liver and kidneys, and increasing white blood cell counts. It has a general inhibitory effect on the central nervous system.