Turmeric Overconsumption Risks
"On the Harm of Excessive Turmeric"
Turmeric has a warm nature, a hard taste, and many effects. It has been used by the world for a long time. However, everything is in moderation. Although turmeric is good, excessive intake also poses a risk.
One of them may damage the spleen and stomach. Turmeric is dry, and excessive consumption can easily cause the spleen and stomach to become hot and dry. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of the day after tomorrow, which mainly transports and converts water and valleys. If the spleen and stomach are hot and dry, they will transport and lose their face, and common symptoms such as abdominal swelling, loss of appetite, and dry stools are common. If children use it too much, because of its delicate spleen and stomach, it will hurt even more, affect nutrient absorption, and hinder growth and development.
Second, affect Turmeric has the power of promoting blood circulation, and it can be used in moderation to promote blood circulation. However, excessive intake may cause abnormal coagulation mechanism. For people who need surgery, if turmeric is taken in large quantities for a long time before surgery, the risk of bleeding during and after surgery increases. Even for ordinary people, excessive consumption may also cause subcutaneous ecchymosis, bleeding gums, etc.
Third, it causes burden on the liver and gallbladder. After turmeric is absorbed by the human body, part of it is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Excessive use, the liver needs to overload to metabolize turmeric ingredients, and over time, it is easy to damage the liver function. Especially for those with poor liver and gallbladder function, it is even worse, or it may cause jaundice, hypochondria and other diseases.
In summary, although turmeric is a good medicine, it should not be used in excess blindly. Those who use it should follow the doctor's advice according to their own conditions and grasp the principle of moderation in order to obtain its benefits and avoid its harm.
