With the acceleration of the pace of life, the pressures of life, education, and work have gradually increased. "Premature graying" has become a concern for most people. Tianma is a precious medicinal herb with the effects of calming wind, stopping spasms, and soothing liver and tonifying yang. Can Tianma treat graying hair? How should Tianma be taken to treat graying hair?
Can Tianma treat graying hair?
Yes, it can.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, graying hair is related to blood deficiency, kidney deficiency, and liver and kidney weakness. Tianma enters the liver meridian and has the effects of soothing the liver, calming wind, and stopping spasms. "Bencao Yanyi" records, "Tianma must be used in combination with other medicines to see its effects." Shouwu has the effect of nourishing blood and nourishing yin. When combined with Tianma, it can be used to treat graying hair.
Is Tianma effective in treating graying hair?
It varies from person to person.
Taking Tianma and Shouwu together can nourish yin, tonify the kidneys, nourish blood, and calm wind. It has a certain effect on hair loss and graying hair caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency. The causes of graying hair include genetic factors, mental stress, and nutritional status. It is recommended that patients with graying hair receive medication under the diagnosis of a doctor to achieve more obvious therapeutic effects.
How to take Tianma to treat graying hair?
Tianma and Shouwu Chicken Soup
Ingredients
Half a free-range chicken, 10 grams of Tianma, 10 grams of Shouwu, 20 wolfberries, 1 piece of ginger, 5 peppercorns.
Instructions
1. Wash the free-range chicken and cut it into pieces. Wash Tianma and Shouwu, and cut them into slices. Wash the wolfberries. Slice the ginger and set aside.
2. Boil a pot of water and blanch the chicken until it changes color, then remove it.
3. Put the blanched chicken into a clay pot, pour in enough cold water at once, and add ginger slices and peppercorns.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat. Add Tianma, Shouwu, and wolfberries, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 2 hours. Add salt to taste.
Can Tianma be taken for a long time?
It is not recommended to take Tianma for a long time.
Although Tianma has high medicinal value and can be used to treat headaches, dizziness, numbness, etc., Tianma has certain toxic side effects, and long-term use may cause discomfort. Taking Tianma should be under the guidance of a doctor, adjusting the dosage according to changes in the condition, and following a treatment course.
Precautions when taking Tianma
1. Pay attention to the dosage.
Tianma has certain toxic side effects. The commonly used dosage is 3-9 grams, and a dosage of more than 40 grams may lead to toxic reactions.
2. Avoid long decoction.
Tianma has analgesic effects and can be used for symptoms such as dizziness and headaches. However, Tianma is not suitable for long decoction to avoid affecting the analgesic effect.
3. Use medication correctly.
Although Tianma is rich in nutrients and has high medicinal value, it is not suitable for everyone. Pregnant women and infants should not take it, and those with yin deficiency and blood deficiency should use it with caution.
