Can chewing kudzu root cause oral cancer?
Jul 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, chewing kudzu root does not cause oral cancer. It should be noted that the development of oral cancer is usually associated with multiple factors, including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, viral infections, and others. If oral cancer is suspected, prompt medical attention is recommended to avoid adverse outcomes. Kudzu root is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb derived from the dried root of Pueraria lobata, a plant belonging to the legume family.
一般情况下，嚼葛根不会得口腔癌。具体内容如下：
葛根是一味中药材，是豆科葛属植物野葛的干燥根，具有解肌退热、透疹、生津止渴、升阳止泻的功效，可以Treatment发热、项背强痛、麻疹不透、口渴、腹泻等Symptoms。葛根是安全有效的中药材，没有毒性，也没有致癌作用，所以嚼葛根一般不会得口腔癌。需要注意，一般认为嚼槟榔会得口腔癌，与槟榔含有槟榔碱有关，这种物质会刺激口腔黏膜，增加患口腔癌的风险，葛根不属于槟榔类植物，不要将其与槟榔混淆。
需要注意，口腔癌的发生通常与多种因素相关，包括吸烟、酗酒、长期暴露在紫外线下、病毒感染等。如果怀疑得了口腔癌，Recommendation及时就医，以免出现不良后果。
