Suo Yang is a common traditional Chinese medicine used to nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang. Many people like to take Suo Yang as a health supplement. Can Suo Yang be taken for a long time?
Can Suo Yang be taken for a long time?
It is generally not recommended to take Suo Yang for a long time.
Suo Yang has a warm nature. If it is taken as a long-term health supplement, it may cause excessive internal heat, leading to symptoms such as excessive internal heat, constipation, etc. Therefore, it is generally recommended to stop taking Suo Yang once symptoms improve. If it is used for the treatment of a specific condition, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice regarding the duration of use.
How often should Suo Yang be taken?
If Suo Yang is used as a daily health supplement, to avoid excessive internal heat, it is recommended to take it 2-3 times a week. If Suo Yang is used for the treatment of a specific condition, the duration of use should be guided by the doctor's advice. Depending on the individual's condition, the duration of Suo Yang intake may vary. Generally, it is taken continuously for 5-7 days, followed by a break of 1-3 days before continuing.
How much Suo Yang should be taken at a time?
5-15 grams.
The recommended dosage of Suo Yang is usually 5-15 grams. If the dosage is too low, the desired therapeutic effect may not be achieved. If the dosage is too high, the warm nature of Suo Yang may cause excessive internal heat, leading to symptoms such as sore throat, dry mouth, and thirst. If you are unsure about the dosage, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
How long does it take for Suo Yang to take effect?
The specific time for Suo Yang to take effect cannot be determined.
Suo Yang has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on symptoms such as kidney yang deficiency, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation, and constipation. However, because everyone's symptoms, condition severity, and personal constitution are different, the response time to medication varies. Therefore, the specific time for Suo Yang to take effect cannot be determined. Those with milder symptoms may experience faster results.
Who should not take Suo Yang?
1. Those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat
Suo Yang has a warm nature. Taking Suo Yang may exacerbate symptoms such as restlessness, red tongue with little coating, sore throat, and red urine in those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat.
2. Those with heat-induced constipation
Suo Yang can be used to treat constipation caused by kidney yang deficiency and blood deficiency. However, it does not have a relieving effect on constipation caused by gastrointestinal heat accumulation, dry and hard stools, and abdominal distension and pain. In fact, it may worsen the discomfort.
3. Those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea
Suo Yang has the effect of moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines. Taking Suo Yang may worsen the symptoms of diarrhea in those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea and may even cause dehydration.
