Chinese medicine Suigu Zi is the rhizome and tuber of the Poaceae plants Dianzhuye and Zhonghua Dianzhuye. It has the effect of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, and can be used in combination with other Chinese medicines for better results. Let's now learn about the efficacy and function of Suigu Zi!
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Efficacy and Function of Suigu Zi
According to traditional Chinese medicine, Suigu Zi has the effect of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, and is used to treat fever, thirst, restlessness, and urinary difficulties.
1. "Compendium of Materia Medica": It can induce abortion and promote delivery. "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine": "Clears heat, relieves restlessness, and promotes urination."
2. Treatment of fever, restlessness, and thirst: 9-15g of Dianzhuye rhizome. Decoction and consumption. ("Jiangxi Herbal Medicine")
3. Treatment of nephritis: 15g of Dianzhuye rhizome and 15g of Difen. Decoction and consumption. ("Jiangxi Herbal Medicine")
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Usage of Suigu Zi
1. For external heat diseases, restlessness, and thirst caused by heat in the qi division, it can be used in combination with Shengshigao, Zhimu, and Lugen to clear heat, relieve restlessness, and quench thirst.
2. If both qi and yin are damaged, it can be combined with Maidong and Renshen to nourish qi and generate fluid.
3. For those with excessive heat in the heart meridian causing painful and difficult urination, it can be used in combination with Shengdi, Mutong, and Gancao to clear heat from the heart, promote diuresis, and relieve pain.
4. For urinary dribbling and redness caused by bladder damp-heat, it can be used in combination with Haijinsha, Cheqianzi, and Baimaogen to clear heat, promote diuresis, and relieve urinary problems.
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Precautions for Suigu Zi
Suigu Zi has the effect of inducing abortion and promoting delivery, so it is a contraindicated drug for pregnant women.
Suigu Zi has a cold nature and is not suitable for pregnant women with weak constitution.
It should be used with caution by those without excessive fire or damp-heat, and is contraindicated for those with weak constitution and coldness.
Although Suigu Zi in TV dramas has the function of inducing abortion, do not blindly imitate it. It is always necessary to seek medical treatment through scientific means.
