What should I do if I experience excessive internal heat after taking Heishunpian (Black顺片)?
Generally, symptoms of heatiness caused by taking Heishunpian can be alleviated through dietary adjustments, reducing the dosage or temporarily discontinuing Heishunpian, drinking heat-clearing beverages, engaging in moderate exercise, and regulating the body with traditional Chinese medicine. It is recommended to proceed under a doctor's guidance. Detailed methods are as follows:
1. Dietary Adjustment
Avoid consuming spicy, greasy, and irritating foods such as chili peppers and fried foods, as these may worsen heatiness symptoms. Increase intake of vegetables and fruits like bitter melon, pears, and grapefruits, which help eliminate internal heat from the body.
2. Reduce Dosage or Temporarily Discontinue Heishunpian
If symptoms of heatiness are mild, appropriately reduce the dosage of Heishunpian and monitor whether symptoms improve. If symptoms are severe, discontinue Heishunpian use immediately, consult a doctor promptly, and adjust the medication plan under the doctor's guidance.
3. Drink Heat-Clearing Beverages
You may drink moderate amounts of beverages known for clearing internal heat, such as infusions made with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or mint. Chrysanthemum clears liver heat, improves vision, and detoxifies; honeysuckle clears heat and toxins and dispels wind-heat; mint disperses wind-heat and refreshes the head and eyes, all of which help alleviate symptoms of heatiness.
4. Moderate Exercise
Engage in appropriate physical activities such as walking, jogging, or yoga. Exercise promotes blood circulation, strengthens the constitution, and helps regulate the internal environment of the body. However, avoid overexertion and excessive intensity.
5. Regulation with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Under a doctor's guidance, specific heat-clearing herbs such as gypsum, anemarrhena rhizome (Zhimu), and lotus seed embryo (Lianzixin) can be selected based on individual symptoms of heatiness and body constitution to help regulate the body.
When using Heishunpian, strictly follow medical instructions to ensure its efficacy and safety. At the same time, maintain healthy lifestyle habits, engage in moderate physical activity, and ensure sufficient sleep, which helps improve overall immunity and reduce the likelihood of developing heatiness.