Is long-term consumption of Yinchen tea harmful to the liver?

Yinchen Tea is mainly made from the Chinese herbal medicine Yinchen. Yinchen usually has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, promoting bile secretion, and alleviating jaundice. It can be used to treat conditions such as jaundice with scanty urine, damp eczema with itching, and damp-heat syndromes. If one matches the indications for these medications, Yinchen can be consumed by brewing it into tea, which is beneficial for improving constitution. However, it should be noted that long-term consumption should be avoided. This is because the components of Yinchen Tea are metabolized by the liver. Long-term consumption may increase liver burden and liver toxicity, causing damage to the liver, which may lead to physical discomfort such as abdominal distension and fatigue. Blind consumption may also cause other adverse reactions, such as transient dizziness and arrhythmia. If the above symptoms appear, one should stop consuming it immediately and seek medical attention promptly. For some patients, symptoms may be alleviated after discontinuation of the tea. If one has blood-stasis jaundice or blood deficiency jaundice, Yinchen Tea should be avoided, as it may exacerbate symptoms of the disease and hinder recovery. To enhance the efficacy of the medication, one should maintain good dietary habits, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and also refrain from consuming fatty foods, grilled foods, fried dough sticks, and other difficult-to-digest foods. Otherwise, it may lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, affecting the absorption of medications and undermining their therapeutic effect.