Question
The patient asks: “I am 52 years old and have had diabetes for 10 years. I want to know if patients with hypertension and diabetes can take Eucommia and Alisma Pill? My urine protein test result shows two plus signs, and the hematuria test result is also two plus signs. I recently purchased Eucommia and Alisma Pill, but the medication instructions state that it should not be taken by patients with diabetes and hypertension. Why is this medication not suitable? What factors or etiologies are related to it?”
Answer
Eucommia and Alisma Pill contains aconite, which can raise blood pressure and has certain effects on the heart. In addition, the cinnamon twigs and cassia bark in the formula have a warm nature, which are generally not suitable for diabetics, especially for diabetic kidney disease patients. Taking this medication is prohibited for such individuals.