Long-term use of Sterculia lychnophora can lead to a deficiency-cold spleen and stomach.
Sterculia lychnophora is an excellent remedy for clearing heat and moistening the throat. It is sweet in taste and cold in nature, and can clear and diffuse lung qi, clear the intestines to relieve constipation, and benefit the throat by resolving toxins. For the average person, it can be taken for a short period (1-2 weeks) when experiencing a sore throat. After symptoms improve, it should be discontinued promptly. Long-term use is not recommended because the medicinal nature of Sterculia lychnophora is cold, and long-term use can easily damage the spleen, potentially leading to symptoms such as a deficiency-cold spleen and stomach, poor appetite, abdominal bloating, and loose stools.
In addition to people with a weak spleen and stomach, Sterculia lychnophora should also not be taken in the following situations: 1. Cough and sore throat caused by wind-cold cold, characterized by aversion to cold and fear of cold, and body aches; 2. Diabetic patients with poorly controlled blood sugar, as Sterculia lychnophora contains components such as sucrose and galactose, which may aggravate metabolic disorders of sugar after consumption; 3. Patients with low blood pressure, as Sterculia lychnophora has a certain hypotensive and diuretic effect, and long-term use may cause low blood pressure.