I have a relative who gave me a bag of Suoyang powder. I have only eaten Suoyang tablets before and have never eaten Suoyang powder. I would like to ask if Suoyang powder can be taken directly?
Can Suoyang powder be taken directly?
Yes, it can be taken directly.
Suoyang powder is made by grinding Suoyang into a fine powder. It has a sweet taste and warm nature. It has the effects of nourishing the kidney and replenishing essence, as well as moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as deficient kidney yang, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation, and dryness and constipation of the intestines. It has no significant toxic side effects and is easily absorbed in powder form. Therefore, Suoyang powder can be taken directly. However, because Suoyang powder has a distinct bitter taste when placed in the mouth, not everyone can tolerate it.
How to take Suoyang powder for best results
Dissolving Suoyang powder in water
Instructions:
1. Take 5-6 grams of Suoyang powder and put it in a cup.
2. Dissolve it in hot water and stir well.
3. Wait for it to cool slightly before taking it.
4. You can also add some honey after it has cooled down and stir well before consuming.
5. Drink it 2-3 times a day.
Making Suoyang powder porridge
Ingredients: 150 grams of rice, 30 grams of Suoyang powder, and honey as needed.
1. Wash the rice and soak it for about 1 hour.
2. Then put it in a pot with an appropriate amount of water to cook porridge.
3. After cooking for 20 minutes, add Suoyang powder and stir well.
4. Continue cooking for another 20 minutes.
5. When it's done, let it cool down, add honey, and stir well before eating.
How long does it take for Suoyang powder to take effect?
The specific time for it to take effect varies from person to person.
Suoyang powder can assist in the treatment of symptoms such as deficient kidney yang, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation, and constipation. However, because each person's symptoms and the severity of the condition are different, and individual constitutions vary, the response time to medication also varies. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the specific time for it to take effect. Those with milder symptoms may experience faster results.
Can Suoyang powder be taken for a long time?
Long-term use is not recommended.
Because Suoyang powder has a warm nature, long-term use as a health supplement may lead to excessive internal heat, causing symptoms such as feverishness and constipation. Therefore, it is generally recommended to stop taking Suoyang powder once the symptoms improve.
Contraindications for taking Suoyang powder
1. People with real heat constipation
Suoyang powder has a certain relieving effect on constipation caused by deficient kidney yang and depleted essence and blood. However, for constipation caused by gastric and intestinal heat accumulation, with symptoms such as dry and hard stools, abdominal distension, and pain, Suoyang powder may not only fail to relieve the symptoms but also worsen the discomfort.
2. People with excessive Yin and fire
Suoyang powder has a warm nature. People with symptoms such as restlessness, red tongue with little coating, sore throat, and reddish urine, indicating excessive Yin and fire, may experience worsened symptoms when taking Suoyang powder.
3. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea
Suoyang powder can promote intestinal peristalsis and has a moisturizing and laxative effect. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea may experience worsened diarrhea symptoms when taking Suoyang powder.
