The stem of the Chinese medicinal herb "Ling Jie" belongs to the family of water chestnut plants or plants of the same genus. It can be taken orally or applied externally. How is Ling Jie used in clinical practice, and what precautions should be taken when using it?
How Ling Jie is used in clinical practice
Currently, Ling Jie is mainly used in clinical practice through oral administration or external application.
The recommended dosage for oral administration is: decoction, 30-45g of fresh Ling Jie.
The recommended dosage for external application is: appropriate amount, mashed for poultice or topical application.
Precautions when using Ling Jie
Due to the close relationship between the usage, dosage, and efficacy of drugs, it is recommended to have a proper understanding of the correct usage and dosage in order to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
It is also important to keep track of the frequency and interval between each administration of the medication to ensure timely intake.
In addition, to ensure efficacy, patients with gastric ulcers should pay attention to their diet during the intake of Ling Jie. They should focus on strengthening nutrition and choose easily digestible foods that are rich in calories, proteins, and vitamins.
Examples of such foods include rice porridge, noodles, milk, soft rice, soy milk, eggs, lean meat, tofu, and soy products. It is also recommended to consume foods rich in vitamin A, B, and C, such as fresh vegetables and fruits.
These foods can enhance the body's resistance, help repair damaged tissues, and promote ulcer healing.
Treatment recipes with Ling Jie
1. For the treatment of uterine cancer and gastric cancer: Take 30-50 fresh Ling Jie seeds or husks, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over low heat until a dark brown soup is formed, and divide it into 2-3 doses for oral consumption.
2. For the treatment of chronic diarrhea and malnutrition: Take 30-60g of Ling Jie powder, 100g of rice, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar, cook them together to make porridge for consumption.
3. For the treatment of alcohol poisoning, bitter taste in the mouth, thirst, and sore throat: Take 250g of fresh Ling Jie seeds, crush them along with the husks, add 60g of white sugar, decoct in water, filter the liquid, and consume it all at once.
4. For the treatment of bleeding hemorrhoids: Take 90g of fresh Ling Jie seeds, mash them, and decoct in water for oral consumption.
5. For dietary therapy in cases of esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and uterine cancer: Take 80g of Ling Jie husks and stems, 20g of red dates, 100g of coix seed, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over low heat until a dark brown soup is formed, and consume it warm for breakfast and dinner.
