Risks of Si Wu Tang
Disease description:
Due to recent severe anemia, a friend suggested regulating it with Si Wu Tang (Four-Ingredient Decoction). What are the potential risks associated with consuming Si Wu Tang?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Taking Si Wu Tang may pose the following risks to patients. First, in patients with yin deficiency and hyperactive fire, it may exacerbate “excess heat” symptoms—such as fever, dry mouth and tongue, and oral ulcers. In such cases, symptom relief may be achieved by adjusting the dosage. Second, Si Wu Tang may impair spleen and stomach function, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating.
