Everyone knows that "medicine can be toxic." Many things should not be consumed in excess, and this also applies to medicinal herbs. Suo Yang is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine. What happens if you consume too much Suo Yang?
What happens if you consume too much Suo Yang?
Suo Yang has a sweet taste and warm nature. It has a strong effect on nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency, and weakness of the lower limbs. Suo Yang has a warm and hot nature. If taken in excessive amounts, the most common symptoms may include dry mouth, sore throat, and constipation, which are signs of excessive internal heat.
What to do if you consume too much Suo Yang?
1. Temporarily stop taking Suo Yang
If you have taken too much Suo Yang and experience discomfort, you can temporarily stop taking it. In general, if the symptoms are mild, they will gradually disappear after temporarily discontinuing Suo Yang. Once the symptoms have completely disappeared, you can resume taking it.
2. Drink plenty of water
If you experience discomfort such as internal heat after taking excessive Suo Yang, you can try to drink plenty of water. This can help alleviate the symptoms of internal heat to a certain extent. Water entering the intestines can also promote gastrointestinal motility and help relieve constipation.
3. Consult a doctor
If the symptoms of internal heat are severe or if you experience any other adverse reactions, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can take some antipyretic medications or receive other appropriate treatments.
How much Suo Yang is appropriate to consume?
5-15 grams.
Although Suo Yang itself does not have obvious toxic side effects, as a Chinese herbal medicine, it has certain dosage guidelines. Generally, the recommended dosage of Suo Yang is 5-15 grams. If used to treat a specific disease, it is advisable to consult a doctor for detailed dosage instructions. It is not recommended to self-medicate in order to avoid adverse reactions or other more serious consequences.
What else should be noted when taking Suo Yang?
1. Not suitable for long-term use
The medicinal ingredients in Suo Yang need to be metabolized by the liver and kidneys. Long-term use may have a certain impact on the functions of the liver and kidneys. Additionally, Suo Yang has a warm nature, which may lead to constipation with prolonged use. Therefore, it is generally recommended to discontinue Suo Yang once the symptoms have improved.
2. Not suitable for those with excessive internal heat due to yin deficiency
Suo Yang has a warm nature and has a strong effect on nourishing kidney yang. It may aggravate symptoms such as restlessness, night sweats, and hot flashes in individuals with excessive internal heat due to yin deficiency.
3. Not suitable for those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea
The treatment of spleen deficiency and diarrhea should focus on invigorating the spleen and stopping the diarrhea. Suo Yang has a lubricating and laxative effect on the intestines, which may worsen the symptoms of diarrhea in individuals with spleen deficiency and diarrhea.
4. Not suitable for those with hot and dry constipation
Suo Yang only has a certain therapeutic effect on constipation caused by insufficient kidney yang and blood. However, for hot and dry constipation caused by gastrointestinal heat accumulation, Suo Yang not only does not relieve the symptoms but may worsen them.
The best way to take Suo Yang
There are many ways to take Suo Yang, such as soaking in alcohol, decocting in water, cooking porridge, and stewing soup. Here are two simple methods:
Suo Yang wine
Ingredients: 30g Suo Yang, 20g Goji berries, 500ml white wine.
1. Clean the Suo Yang and cut it into slices.
2. Put the Suo Yang and Goji berries into a jar.
3. Pour in the white wine, seal the jar, and shake well.
4. Shake the jar once a day.
5. Store in a cool place and soak for about 10-15 days.
6. Drink 15-20ml at a time, twice a day.
Suo Yang porridge
Ingredients: 100g rice, 20g Suo Yang, honey or rock sugar to taste.
Instructions:
1. Wash the rice and soak it for 1 hour.
2. Put the Suo Yang in a pot and decoct it to extract the juice.
3. Add the rice to the pot and pour in the Suo Yang juice.
4. Cook the porridge until the rice is cooked.
5. Serve and let it cool, then add honey or rock sugar to taste.
