Can I drink chrysanthemum tea after taking Yupingfeng Granules?
Nov 01, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, it is acceptable to drink chrysanthemum tea after taking Yupingfeng Granules, but moderation is advised. Yupingfeng Granules function to tonify qi, consolidate the exterior, stop sweating, and expel wind, while chrysanthemum tea helps disperse wind-heat, subdue hyperactive liver yang, and clear the liver to improve vision. There are no interacting components between the two, so adverse reactions are unlikely. However, since Yupingfeng Granules belong to warming and tonifying medicines and chrysanthemum tea has a relatively cooling nature, it is important to consume chrysanthemum tea in moderation.
Generally speaking, it is acceptable to drink chrysanthemum tea after taking Yupingfeng Granules, but moderation is advised. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Yupingfeng Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine primarily composed of Astragalus (Huangqi), Saposhnikovia root (Fangfeng), and stir-fried Atractylodes (Baizhu). They function to strengthen qi, consolidate the exterior, stop sweating, and expel wind. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as deficiency of the defensive qi, spontaneous sweating, aversion to wind, and pale complexion. Chrysanthemum tea helps疏散 wind-heat, subdue excessive liver yang, and clear the liver to improve vision. Since there are no interacting components between the two, they do not cause adverse reactions. Therefore, drinking chrysanthemum tea after taking Yupingfeng Granules is generally safe.
It should be noted that Yupingfeng Granules belong to the category of warming and tonifying medicines, whereas chrysanthemum tea has a relatively cooling nature. Drinking large amounts of chrysanthemum tea after taking Yupingfeng Granules may weaken its warming and tonifying effects; therefore, chrysanthemum tea should be consumed in moderation. Individuals who are allergic to this medicine or those with diabetes should avoid taking Yupingfeng Granules.
During treatment with Yupingfeng Granules, maintain a healthy diet and avoid spicy, stimulating, high-fat, and high-calorie foods, as these may interfere with drug absorption. As Yupingfeng Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine, they should be taken under the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider.
