Suoyang is a common nourishing medicinal herb with good kidney-tonifying and yang-strengthening effects. Many people are concerned about how long it takes for Suoyang to take effect when taking it. Let's discuss this below.
How long does it take for Suoyang to take effect?
The specific time it takes for Suoyang to take effect cannot be determined.
Suoyang has a sweet taste and warm nature. It has the functions of tonifying the kidney, strengthening yang, and moisturizing the intestines to relieve constipation. It can be used to treat symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation caused by insufficient kidney yang, and dryness and constipation of the intestines. Since the condition and severity of each person's illness are different, the response time to the medication also varies. Therefore, the specific time it takes for Suoyang to take effect cannot be clearly determined and may vary from person to person.
Can Suoyang be taken for a long time?
Long-term use is not recommended.
Suoyang is, after all, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, and it is generally not suitable for long-term use. It is recommended to stop taking it once the symptoms improve, as traditional Chinese medicine advocates "stop taking the medicine when the disease is cured." The main reasons are as follows:
Reason one:
The medicinal ingredients in Suoyang need to be metabolized by the liver and kidneys. Long-term use may cause certain damage to the liver and kidney function, which is not beneficial to the health of the liver and kidneys.
Reason two:
Suoyang has a warm nature. If a person with a normal constitution takes Suoyang for a long time, it may cause symptoms such as getting "hot" or constipation.
How much Suoyang should be taken each time?
5-15 grams.
The recommended dosage of Suoyang is 5-15 grams. If the dosage is too small, the desired therapeutic effect may not be achieved. Suoyang has a warm nature, and if the dosage is too large, it may cause symptoms of "getting hot," such as dry mouth, sore throat, and dry stool.
If it is used to treat a certain disease, it is recommended to consult a doctor for the specific dosage and adjust it according to one's own condition under the guidance of a doctor.
Methods of taking Suoyang
Suoyang and Goji Berry Wine
Ingredients: 20 grams of Suoyang, 20 grams of goji berries, about 500 milliliters of 50-60 degree white wine.
Instructions:
1. Put Suoyang and goji berries into a glass bottle.
2. Pour in the white wine.
3. Seal, shake well, and place in a cool place.
4. After 15-30 days, it can be opened and consumed.
5. Take 10-20 milliliters at a time, 1-2 times a day, after meals.
Suoyang Decoction
Instructions:
1. Take about 6 grams of Suoyang and put it in a pot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Boil on high heat and then simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Filter out the residue and drink the decoction.
5. Drink 2-3 times a day.
Contraindications for taking Suoyang
1. People with real heat constipation
Suoyang has a certain relieving effect on constipation caused by insufficient kidney yang and blood deficiency, but it not only does not relieve constipation caused by gastric and intestinal heat accumulation, but may also aggravate symptoms such as constipation and abdominal distension.
2. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire
Suoyang has a warm nature and has the function of tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire may experience aggravated symptoms such as irritability, night sweats, and a red tongue with little coating after taking Suoyang.
3. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea
Suoyang has the function of moisturizing the intestines and relieving constipation. The treatment of spleen deficiency and diarrhea should focus on invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea. Blindly taking Suoyang may aggravate the original symptoms of diarrhea.
