What are the functions and contraindications of Chicken Vine?

Paederia Foetida refers to Chicken Dung Vine. The functions of Paederia Foetida mainly include improving digestion and strengthening spleen, resolving phlegm and stopping cough, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. The contraindications of Paederia Foetida mainly include prohibition for pregnant women and those with spleen-stomach yang deficiency to avoid discomfort.

Paederia Foetida is a type of traditional Chinese medicine with a sweet and slightly bitter taste, and a neutral nature. It has the effect of improving digestion and strengthening spleen, as well as resolving phlegm and stopping cough, clearing heat and detoxifying. It can alleviate various symptoms caused by food retention, such as cough and fever. For patients with sore throat, diarrhea, and other conditions, Paederia Foetida can be used under a doctor's advice for improvement, which usually has a certain effect.

Although Paederia Foetida has many benefits, it is not suitable for pregnant women, as the components of the medicine may enter the fetus through the placenta, affecting the normal growth of the fetus. In addition, patients with spleen-stomach yang deficiency who use Paederia Foetida blindly may increase the burden on their gastrointestinal tract and may also aggravate their condition, which is not conducive to recovery. It is recommended that patients use medication reasonably under a doctor's guidance and avoid using it privately. In daily life, patients should regularly visit the hospital for follow-up checks and pay attention to changes in their bodies in a timely manner. In addition, they should maintain a reasonable diet and develop a good habit of eating three meals a day, avoiding overeating to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.