The Chinese herb Liu Jinu has the effects of healing wounds and stopping bleeding, promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, improving digestion and relieving accumulation, and invigorating the spleen and opening the appetite. What is the method of using Liu Jinu tea to treat diarrhea?
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【Treatment of Diarrhea with Liu Jinu Tea】
Liu Jinu Tea
Composition: Equal parts of Liu Jinu and prepared licorice.
Preparation: Grind the ingredients into coarse powder. Take 15 grams of the powder and put it in a thermos cup. Add 200 milliliters of boiling water and steep for 15 minutes. Pour out the liquid and mix it with a small cup of yellow rice wine. The residue can be steeped again with boiling water for the second use. Take one dose daily.
Effects: Promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation.
Indications: Postpartum retention of lochia, abdominal pain, dizziness, and amenorrhea. People with deficiency of qi and blood, weak spleen and stomach, and prone to diarrhea should use with caution.
【Contraindications of Liu Jinu】
1. Avoid taking it if you have deficiency of qi and blood, and diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency.
2. "Wei Sheng Yi Jian Fang": Do not take too much, as it may cause vomiting and diarrhea.
3. "Ben Cao Jing Shu": Patients with deficiency of qi and blood, weak spleen and stomach, and prone to diarrhea should not take it.
【Characteristics of Liu Jinu Herb】
The dried whole herb of Liu Jinu is 60-90cm long, usually bent, with a diameter of 2-4mm. The surface is brownish-yellow to brown, often covered with white hairs. The stem is hard and fibrous, with a yellow-white color and loose central part.
The leaves are opposite, usually dry and shriveled or fallen off. The surface is dark green and the back is grayish-green, covered with white hairs. The leaves are brittle and easily broken or fallen off.
The branch tips have flower spikes and are yellowish-brown. It has a fragrant aroma and a light taste. The leaves should be green, the flower spikes should be yellow and abundant, and there should be no mold spots or impurities for better quality.
