Dujiaogan is a traditional Chinese medicine that has the functions of clearing the liver and improving eyesight. It comes from the wild plant Dujiaojin. The appearance of Dujiaogan is usually yellow-brown or green-brown. It has the effects of invigorating the spleen and promoting digestion, as well as clearing the liver and improving eyesight. Let's learn more about the effects and functions of Dujiaogan.
【Effects and Functions of Dujiaogan】
1. Clearing the liver and improving eyesight
Clearing the liver and improving eyesight is an important function of Dujiaogan. Taking it in moderation can improve liver function and protect the eyes. It can also be used to treat night blindness, red and swollen eyes, and blurred vision. When treating these conditions, it is best to cook Dujiaogan with an appropriate amount of pig liver and consume them together.
2. Invigorating the spleen and promoting digestion
Invigorating the spleen and promoting digestion is another important function of Dujiaogan. This herb has a mild nature and can enter the stomach and spleen meridians. It can regulate the spleen and stomach, improve digestion, and relieve gastric distention caused by poor digestion. People who have poor digestion or experience reduced appetite and bloating can eat more Dujiaogan to quickly alleviate their symptoms.
3. Expelling parasites and relieving pain
Dujiaogan can also expel parasites and relieve pain. It is commonly used in clinical treatment of parasitic diseases, especially for treating roundworm, tapeworm, and filariasis. It can be boiled with water and consumed to eliminate parasites and relieve the abdominal pain they cause.
【Methods of Consuming Dujiaogan】
Recipe 2: Dujiaogan and Lean Pork Soup
Ingredients: 15g Dujiaogan, 100g lean pork, 1-2 slices of ginger.
Method: Wash the Dujiaogan and soak it for 20 minutes. Wash the lean pork and ginger, place them in a clay pot, add 750ml of water (about 3 bowls), bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until there is 250ml of liquid left (about 1 bowl). Add a little salt to taste.
Usage: This amount is suitable for a child. Adjust the amount according to the child's age. It can also be divided into two doses. If used as an adjuvant treatment, take it every other day.
Effect: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Dujiaogan and lean pork soup can clear heat, detoxify, and invigorate the stomach. It can be used to relieve symptoms such as excessive liver fire and poor appetite in children.
Recipe 3: Dujiaogan and Crucian Carp Soup
Ingredients: 10-15g Dujiaogan, about 200g crucian carp, a little ginger.
Method: Wash the Dujiaogan and crucian carp, put them in a pot with 1000ml of water, bring it to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until there is 300ml of liquid left, add salt to taste.
Usage: Drink the soup and eat the fish once a day, continuously for 7-10 days.
Effect: Dujiaogan and crucian carp soup can invigorate the spleen, nourish the stomach, and promote digestion. This soup has no major contraindications and can be used by people with thick and greasy tongue coating, weak constitution, and stagnant Qi.
