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Chinese Medicine Contraindications Guide

Essential Chinese medicine contraindications for G6PD deficiency patients to prevent hemolytic anemia attacks

Prohibited Chinese Medicines

Heat-clearing and Detoxifying

High Risk

MintHoneysuckleCoptisScutellariaIsatis RootIsatis LeafDandelion

Purgative

High Risk

RhubarbMirabiliteSenna Leaf

Wind-Cold Dispersing

Moderate Risk

EphedraCinnamon TwigPerilla Leaf

Water-promoting and Dampness-permeating

Moderate Risk

ArtemisiaPlantain SeedAlisma

Relatively Safe Chinese Medicines

Tonifying

GinsengCodonopsisAstragalusAngelicaPrepared RehmanniaWhite PeonyDonkey-hide Gelatin

Spleen-strengthening

AtractylodesPoriaChinese YamTangerine PeelPinellia

Spirit-calming

Jujube SeedDragon BoneOyster ShellPolygala

Common Questions About Chinese Medicine Use

What Chinese medicines should G6PD deficiency patients avoid?

G6PD deficiency patients should avoid Chinese medicines containing: mint, honeysuckle, coptis, rhubarb, ephedra, and artemisia. These ingredients may trigger hemolytic anemia attacks. Always consult a doctor before using any Chinese medicine and inform them of your G6PD deficiency status.

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Emergency Situation Management

If you experience pallor, fatigue, dark urine, jaundice or other symptoms after mistakenly using contraindicated Chinese medicine, immediately stop the medication and seek emergency medical care. Inform the doctor of your G6PD deficiency status and the Chinese medicine used.