What should not be consumed with Sanqi powder

Generally, Sanqi powder should not be taken with foods such as fish, legumes, chili peppers, watermelon, or soybeans. It should also not be taken together with medications including warfarin sodium tablets, aspirin enteric-coated tablets, paroxetine hydrochloride tablets, cyclosporine soft capsules, and clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate tablets. Patients are advised to take medication under the guidance of a physician. If any physical discomfort occurs, prompt medical attention is recommended. Specific details are as follows:

I. Foods

1. Fish
Taking Sanqi powder together with fish may produce side effects and could affect drug absorption and effectiveness.

2. Legumes
Legumes contain abundant plant estrogens. Consuming them with Sanqi powder may lead to hormonal imbalances and negatively affect health.

3. Chili Peppers
Spicy foods can irritate the gastrointestinal tract. When consumed with Sanqi powder, they may worsen gastrointestinal discomfort and impair drug absorption.

4. Watermelon
Sanqi powder is warm in nature, whereas watermelon is considered a cooling food. Therefore, Sanqi powder should not be taken with cold or cooling foods.

5. Soybeans
Components in soybeans—such as protein, soy isoflavones, and soy lecithin—may interact with active ingredients in Sanqi powder, potentially affecting its efficacy.

II. Medications

1. Warfarin Sodium Tablets
Sanqi powder has anticoagulant properties. When used together with anticoagulant drugs like warfarin, it may increase the risk of bleeding.

2. Aspirin Enteric-Coated Tablets
Sanqi powder promotes blood circulation and resolves stasis, while aspirin prevents thrombosis by inhibiting platelet aggregation. Taking them together may significantly increase the risk of bleeding.

3. Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets
Components in Sanqi powder may increase the blood concentration of paroxetine, raising the risk of adverse reactions. They may also interact and affect the metabolism of paroxetine.

4. Cyclosporine Soft Capsules
Sanqi powder may interact with immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine, affecting cyclosporine’s metabolism and blood concentration, potentially leading to reduced immunity or other adverse reactions.

5. Clopidogrel Hydrogen Sulfate Tablets
This is an antiplatelet drug. Combining clopidogrel with Sanqi powder may easily increase the risk of bleeding.

When taking Sanqi powder, attention should be paid to dosage. Self-medication should be avoided to prevent adverse outcomes and harm to health.