Who Should Not Take Renshen Guipi Pill?
The unsuitable population for Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pill includes those who are physically strong and not in need of tonics, as well as individuals allergic to the drug. Patients are advised to follow the doctor's instructions for medication use. Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pill is a traditional Chinese medicine, mainly composed of ginseng, astragalus, atractylodes, poria cocos, angelica sinensis, and other Chinese herbal medicines. In the prescription, ginseng tonifies qi, astragalus strengthens the spleen and replenishes the middle-jiao, and angelica sinensis nourishes blood and promotes blood circulation; longan aril can nourish the spleen, replenish qi, nourish blood, and calm the nerves; atractylodes and poria cocos are used to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi; polygala tenuifolia can connect the heart and kidney, calm the nerves, and improve intelligence; ziziphus jujuba seed nourishes the heart and liver, calms the mind, and soothes the nerves; costus root regulates qi and awakens the spleen; licorice root can replenish qi, harmonize the middle-jiao, and coordinate the actions of other herbs. The combined use of these herbs together achieves the effects of replenishing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the heart. Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pill is clinically used to treat symptoms such as palpitations, insomnia, anorexia, fatigue, pallor, and scant menstrual flow caused by qi and blood deficiency. Since Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pill belongs to the category of tonics, it is unsuitable for those who are physically strong and not in need of tonics, to avoid discomfort caused by over-tonification. Additionally, individuals allergic to the components of Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pill should avoid using it to prevent allergic reactions. The adverse reactions after taking the medication are not yet clear, but during medication, patients should follow a light diet and avoid oily and spicy foods. It is also inappropriate to take it with veratrum nigrum, trogopterus dung, gleditsia sinensis, or their preparations, as well as tea, radish, and cold medications, as this may affect the efficacy of the drug. If symptoms have not improved after two weeks of medication, or if appetite loss, epigastric discomfort, or other symptoms occur during medication, patients should seek medical attention.
