I have been drinking kudzu root powder, but I seem to have caught a cold and don't feel well. Can I still drink kudzu root powder when I have a cold?
Can you drink kudzu root powder when you have a cold?
You can drink it if you have a wind-heat type of cold.
When you have a wind-heat type of cold, you can drink kudzu root powder. The symptoms of a wind-heat type of cold include high fever, headache, sore and swollen throat, coughing, sticky and yellow phlegm, and nasal congestion with yellow discharge.
Kudzu root powder is a starch extracted from kudzu roots by water milling. It has a sweet taste and a cooling nature. It has the effects of reducing fever, relieving restlessness, generating body fluids, and quenching thirst. Due to its cooling nature, it can alleviate symptoms of wind-heat type of cold. In addition, the acetone extract it contains can help restore normal body temperature when experiencing fever. Therefore, it is suitable to consume kudzu root powder in moderation for a wind-heat type of cold, but it is not recommended for other types of cold.
Which type of cold is not suitable for drinking kudzu root powder?
You should not drink it if you have a wind-cold type of cold.
When you have a wind-cold type of cold, you should not drink kudzu root powder. The symptoms of a wind-cold type of cold mainly include body aches, nasal congestion with clear discharge, coughing, and thin and white phlegm. Wind-cold type of cold is caused by exposure to cold wind, and the treatment principle is to disperse lung and expel cold. However, kudzu root powder has a cooling nature, and consuming it may worsen the discomfort caused by the cold. Therefore, it is not recommended to drink kudzu root powder for a wind-cold type of cold.
How to drink kudzu root powder when you have a cold?
Preparation:
1. Take an appropriate amount of kudzu root powder and put it into a bowl.
2. Add a small amount of warm water and stir until well mixed.
3. Pour boiling water into the bowl while stirring.
4. Continue stirring until it becomes semi-transparent.
What should you pay attention to when drinking kudzu root powder for a cold?
1. Pay attention to the dosage.
When drinking kudzu root powder, pay attention to the dosage. Although it does not have obvious toxic side effects, excessive consumption of kudzu root powder may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort.
2. Do not take it on an empty stomach.
Kudzu root powder has a cooling nature. Taking it on an empty stomach may harm the spleen and stomach, interfere with digestive functions, and lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, abdominal pain, loose stools, and diarrhea.
Precautions for a cold
1. Stick to a light diet.
During a cold, it is recommended to have a light diet and avoid eating cold, greasy, fried, sour, sweet, alcoholic, and hot pot foods. Consuming such foods during a cold not only hinders recovery but may also worsen cold symptoms.
2. Drink plenty of warm water.
When you have a cold, try to drink plenty of warm water. It can help replenish body fluids and alleviate cold symptoms to some extent.
3. Avoid immediate medication.
If the cold symptoms are mild, it is not recommended to take medication immediately. Some cold symptoms can be cured by the body's own resistance and immune system. Frequent use of medication may lead to drug resistance in the body.
