Can patients with high uric acid levels take Heishunpian (Black顺片)?
Generally, patients with high uric acid levels are not advised to take Black Shun Pian (Aconite Root). The detailed explanation is as follows:
Black Shun Pian is a warming herb that helps restore yang, rescue from cold syndromes, supplement fire to enhance yang, and dispel cold to relieve pain. It is primarily used to treat conditions such as loss of yang and kidney yang deficiency. Black Shun Pian is not a medication specifically intended for treating high uric acid levels. Moreover, it is toxic, and its consumption may increase the burden on the kidneys and hinder uric acid excretion. Therefore, its use is not recommended.
Patients with high uric acid levels are advised to consult a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner or rheumatologist before taking any herbal remedies, to understand their condition and determine whether Black Shun Pian or other medications are appropriate. Additionally, attention should be given to adjusting dietary habits, avoiding high-purine foods, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to help stabilize uric acid levels.
In daily life, patients are advised to drink sufficient water each day and engage in moderate-intensity aerobic exercises such as brisk walking or jogging, which can help improve metabolic function and maintain stable uric acid levels.