Suiguzi is the rhizome of the plant Dianzhuye. It has a sweet taste and a cold nature. It is mainly used for its heat-clearing and diuretic effects. Due to restrictions on its use in medicine, many people are not familiar with Suiguzi. However, its medicinal effects are unquestionable in traditional medicine!
[Characteristics of Suiguzi]
Suiguzi is the rhizome and tuberous part of Dianzhuye. Its shape is mostly spindle-shaped, with a yellowish-brown or grayish-brown appearance. When Suiguzi is broken, the cross-section appears pale yellowish-white. It mainly grows in Hunan, Zhejiang, and other regions.
The rhizome is cylindrical, with connected nodes and residual parts of stems and leaves at the upper end. The surface is rough, brownish-gray or dark brown, with numerous clustered tuberous roots around it.
The intact tuberous roots are spindle-shaped, 1 to 3 centimeters long, and 2 to 5 millimeters in diameter. The surface is yellowish-white to tan, fleshy, and irregularly wrinkled.
The broken surface is pale yellowish-white. It has a slightly sweet taste.
[Medicinal Value of Suiguzi]
1. Heat-clearing and diuretic effects
The most important effect of Suiguzi is its heat-clearing and diuretic properties. It has a very good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as fever, thirst, restlessness, and difficulty urinating.
2. Treatment of nephritis
Take about 5 grams of Suiguzi and Dioscorea opposita, and then decoct them with boiling water. Only one dose is needed daily, and significant results can be seen after two weeks of continuous use.
3. Relief of chest stuffiness
For symptoms such as fever, restlessness, and thirst caused by chest stuffiness, Suiguzi can also have a very good improvement effect. Take about 3 to 5 grams of Suiguzi, decoct it with boiling water, and only one dose is needed daily. Consistent use for one week will have a significant improvement effect.
[Suitable Population for Suiguzi]
1. People who sweat a lot in summer
Currently, people have relatively abundant material life, so the nutrients ingested in the body may be excessive. In addition, due to lack of long-term exercise caused by work, there is a serious accumulation of dampness in the body. When sweating a lot in summer, Suiguzi can be used to improve excessive sweating.
Suiguzi has diuretic and lung-moistening and heart-clearing effects. By using Suiguzi, excess water in the body can be excreted through urine.
2. People who have excessive internal heat
Currently, people are under a lot of stress in their lives and have to work hard for their livelihoods. Over time, it is easy to develop excessive internal heat. People with excessive internal heat tend to be irritable and may even affect their work and life. Suiguzi has the effect of clearing heat and reducing internal fire. When experiencing excessive internal heat, it is advisable to use some Suiguzi.
