Zhu Ye Shen, also known as the root and rhizome of the Guangdong Wanshou Bamboo, a plant of the lily family, is harvested in summer and autumn. It is also known as Shan Zhu Hua, Zhu Jie Cao, Yu Zhu Cao, and Zhu Ye Cao. It has the effects of clearing heat and dampness, and promoting blood circulation. Now, let's introduce the usage of Zhu Ye Shen.
[Usage of Zhu Ye Shen]
1. For treating high fever in children: Take an appropriate amount of Shan Zhu Hua root and grind it into powder. Take one qian (3.75 grams) each time, twice a day, and take it with cold boiled water.
2. For treating limb paralysis: Take two liang (60 grams) of Shan Zhu Hua root and one egg. Stew them in water and eat the egg with the soup.
3. For treating rheumatic pain: Take six qian (22.5 grams) of Shan Zhu Hua root, five qian (18.75 grams) of Hong Hai Er root, three qian (11.25 grams) each of Qian Cao root, Da Xue Teng root, and Hu Ci root. Soak them in one jin (600 grams) of white wine for seven days. Take five qian to two liang (18.75-75 grams) each time, once in the morning and once in the evening.
4. For treating back pain: Take an appropriate amount of Shan Zhu Hua root and grind it into powder. Take two qian (7.5 grams) each time, mix it with water and wine, and take it once in the morning and once in the evening.
5. For treating rheumatic joint pain, dysmenorrhea, excessive menstrual bleeding, and pulmonary tuberculosis: Take three to five qian (11.25-18.75 grams) of Bai Gen Yao. Decoction or stew with chicken.
[Methods of Consuming Zhu Ye Shen]
Ingredients: Bai Gen Yao, three to five qian (11.25-18.75 grams), Zhu Ye Shen, 20 grams, Dang Gui Tou, 20 grams, Huang Qi, 20 grams, Dang Shen, 20 grams, Huai Shan, 20 grams, Bai He, 20 grams, Hong Zao, 10 grams, Gou Qi Zi, 10 grams, 2 slices of ginger.
Instructions:
1. Remove the internal organs and head and tail of the black chicken, and wash it.
2. Wash all the medicinal materials and soak them in a small amount of water for a while.
3. Put the black chicken into a soup pot and pour in enough water. Heat over high heat, skim off the foam.
4. Pour the medicinal materials and the soaked water into the pot. Simmer over low heat for 2 hours, season with salt before eating.
Effect: This medicated chicken can treat rheumatic joint pain, dysmenorrhea, excessive menstrual bleeding, and pulmonary tuberculosis.
