Take Gastrodia elata before surgery safe or not
Gastrodia elata is widely used to relieve preoperative tension, insomnia and hypertension-induced dizziness, yet its pharmacological characteristics of inhibiting platelet aggregation, dilating blood vessels and calming the central nervous system create multiple surgical risks. Routine use of Gastrodia elata before an operation is unsafe and must be stopped in advance under surgical doctor guidance. 1. … Read more