Abusing pennywort will be a 'double-edged sword' for health

Gotu kola is a medicinal herb that can treat many diseases such as reducing fever, detoxifying, and improving memory... However, if you abuse this vegetable, it can be counterproductive, causing unpredictable consequences for your health.

Cause miscarriageExperts advise that pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid eating pennywort because the substances in this vegetable can lead to miscarriage, which is extremely dangerous.

Increased blood sugar: Gotu kola is very good for cooling down in the summer, however, if used too much, it will increase blood sugar levels. This is very dangerous, because it also increases cholesterol levels, leading to many other diseases such as diabetes and heart-related problems.

Reduced ability to conceive: Although pennywort has certain beauty benefits for women. However, if women use this vegetable for a long time, it will reduce the ability to conceive. Therefore, women who are wishing to have children should limit the use of pennywort juice.

Reduce the effect of the drug: Gotu kola may reduce the effectiveness of insulin and diabetes medications, as well as cholesterol-lowering medications.

Diarrhea: Gotu kola is a cold vegetable, with a cooling effect. However, if used too much, it can easily cause bloating and diarrhea. Especially for people with low body temperature and cold stomach, diarrhea is more likely.

How much is enough?

Medical academies in the United States and Europe have recommended that although gotu kola is safe, it should not be used for more than 6 weeks without a doctor's prescription. In addition, people with liver disease or a history of skin lesions or cancer should not use it.

The daily intake recommended by scientists for an average person is 1 cup of pennywort juice, equivalent to 40g of pennywort.

However, it should not be used continuously for more than 1 month. If you want to continue using it, stop for at least half a month before using it again.

Pregnant women should not use pennywort daily.

According to Labor Newspaper