Daidaihua, also known as Zhiqiao flower (from "Grass Flower Manual") and Sour Orange flower (from "Pharmacology"), is fragrant and beautiful. It is a beautiful potted flower for gardens and indoors, similar to jasmine. It can be used to make flower tea, used as medicine, and used to extract essential oils. Let's take a look at its uses and pictures below!
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Daidaihua in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Daidaihua contains many components, including cardiotonic glycosides and non-cardiotonic glycosides, and is used in many traditional medicines.
In TCM, it is known as Fushoucao. It has the functions of strengthening the heart, diuresis, sedation, and slowing down the heart rate.
It can reduce the excitability of the nervous system and the overactive reflex function of the spinal cord, and is used for acute illnesses and chronic heart failure.
It is used to treat congestive heart failure, cardiac edema, and atrial fibrillation.
When used in combination with silver bromide, it can enhance the treatment of epilepsy.
How to Use Daidaihua according to TCM
1. Take on an empty stomach
Taking Daidaihua on an empty stomach in the morning has the best effect.
To allow the body to adjust more quickly, it is recommended to take it half an hour after breakfast for the first week, and then change to taking it before breakfast in the second week.
2. Initial use
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It is best to start taking it from the 3rd to 15th day after the end of the menstrual period. Stop taking it during the menstrual period and continue taking it 2-3 days after the period.
3. Drink plenty of water
The most important thing is to drink plenty of water.
4. Combination with vitamin B and C for weight loss
Combining it with vitamin B complex and vitamin C can assist in weight loss, reduce adverse reactions, and enhance the body's resistance.
You can also take other vitamins or supplements according to your needs to supplement the nutrients lost due to reduced intake and meet the body's nutritional needs.
5. Use it when in good health
It is best not to take Daidaihua when you have other illnesses, as it may worsen the adverse reactions caused by poor physical condition.
6. Psychological factors
Psychological factors are also important during the weight loss process. You must believe that you will lose weight.
7. Adjust the diet
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Adjust your diet properly, eat more fruits and vegetables, and try to reduce the consumption of high-fat and fried foods.
Taboos when using Daidaihua
1. Do not go on a diet while taking Daidaihua. It is important to ensure proper nutrition for the body.
2. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption and reduce the intake of foods that can cause internal heat.
3. Do not drink tea, as tea contains theophylline, which can degrade the effectiveness of the medicine.
4. Do not take it in combination with other weight loss medications. If you have taken other weight loss medications, you should stop them for one week before taking Daidaihua.
5. During the use of Daidaihua, you can also take cassia seeds, soak them in water like making tea, to detoxify, relieve internal heat, and alleviate constipation.
6. For those who are not suitable for Daidaihua, you can start by taking it for one week after meals (half an hour after), and then follow the normal usage method mentioned above.
