Suo Yang is a well-known kidney tonic and aphrodisiac medication. Many people believe that Suo Yang is a "patent" for men. So, can women take Suo Yang?
Can women take Suo Yang?
Yes, they can.
Suo Yang has a sweet taste and warm nature. It enters the liver, kidney, and large intestine meridians and has the effects of tonifying the kidney and nourishing the essence, as well as moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. It can be used to treat conditions such as impotence, premature ejaculation, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and constipation. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, there is no distinction between men and women when it comes to taking medication. As long as there is a medical condition that requires treatment, women can also take Suo Yang, and there are certain benefits for women to take Suo Yang.
What are the benefits for women to take Suo Yang?
Tonifying the kidney and nourishing essence and blood
Suo Yang has the effects of tonifying the kidney, strengthening yang, and nourishing the essence and blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the quantity of menstrual flow and the health of female reproductive organs are related to the decline of kidney essence. Therefore, women can take Suo Yang in moderation to help regulate menstrual cycles and assist in the treatment of conditions such as dysmenorrhea and infertility.
Moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements
Suo Yang enters the large intestine meridian and has the effect of moistening dryness and promoting bowel movements. Suo Yang can stimulate intestinal peristalsis and help with bowel movements at a certain concentration. Therefore, if women experience symptoms such as dry and hard stools or constipation, taking Suo Yang can be helpful.
Supplementing nutrition and delaying aging
Suo Yang contains a large amount of calcium, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, which can help supplement the body's nutrition and maintain overall health. In addition, its strong nourishing properties can improve the body's ability to fight against free radicals and to some extent alleviate aging.
Boosting immune function
The active ingredients in Suo Yang can regulate the body's non-specific immune function and cellular immune function, and can enhance humoral immune function to some extent. Therefore, women who take Suo Yang can help improve their own immune function and enhance their overall health.
Can women take Suo Yang for a long time?
It is not recommended to take it for a long time.
Suo Yang has a warm and hot nature. If consumed in the form of Suo Yang-infused water for a long time, it may cause excessive internal heat, leading to symptoms such as internal heat, constipation, and discomfort. Therefore, it is generally recommended to stop taking Suo Yang once the symptoms improve, and long-term use is not recommended.
How should women take Suo Yang?
Suo Yang and ginger slice porridge
Ingredients: 150g of rice, 30g of Suo Yang slices, ginger slices, scallion segments, and salt to taste.
Method:
1. Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about 1 hour.
2. Put a pot on the stove, add enough water and bring it to a boil.
3. Add the Suo Yang slices and boil for 30 minutes, then remove the residue and retain the juice.
4. Add the rice and continue cooking for 25 minutes.
5. Finally, add ginger slices, scallion segments, and salt, and cook until the rice porridge is cooked and soft.
Suo Yang infusion
Method:
1. Take about 6g of Suo Yang and put it in a clay pot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Filter out the residue and drink the juice.
5. Drink 2-3 times a day.
Who should not take Suo Yang?
1. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea
Suo Yang has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis. It is not suitable for people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea, as it may worsen the symptoms of diarrhea.
2. People with excessive internal heat due to yin deficiency
Suo Yang has a warm nature. People with symptoms such as restlessness, red tongue with little coating, sore throat, and dark urine due to excessive internal heat caused by yin deficiency should not take Suo Yang, as it may aggravate the existing discomfort.
3. People with hot and dry constipation
Suo Yang is suitable for treating constipation caused by insufficient kidney yang and deficient essence and blood. However, it is not suitable for people with hot and dry constipation, as taking Suo Yang may not only relieve the symptoms but also worsen symptoms such as dry and hard stools, bloating, and nausea.
