Ze Xie is a traditional Chinese medicine with a cold nature. It is mainly used to clear heat and fire, promote diuresis and detoxification. However, it is worth noting that Ze Xie has certain side effects when used!
【The efficacy and function of Ze Xie】
1. Clearing heat and fire
Ze Xie is a type of traditional Chinese medicine with a cold nature. It can clear heat and fire, and has a particularly good relieving effect on the bladder heat and virtual fire in the kidney meridian. Taking Ze Xie timely when experiencing lower damp-heat can alleviate the discomfort symptoms in the body.
2. Diuresis and detoxification
Ze Xie is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that can promote diuresis and detoxification. It can promote the generation and excretion of urine, improve kidney function, and has a particularly good therapeutic effect on frequent urination and body edema. It can be decocted separately or combined with other traditional Chinese medicines such as Cassia Seed and Lotus Leaf for treatment.
【The medicinal usage of Ze Xie】
Treating diabetes: Ze Xie, Pollen, Coptis Chinensis, and Codonopsis Pilosula are mixed in proportion (2:2:1:1), finely ground, 3g each time, 3 times a day, taken with boiling water or wrapped in starch paper.
Treating damp-heat jaundice and yellowing of the face and body: Inula Cappa, Ze Xie, and Talcum Powder are taken in equal amounts, decocted in water and taken orally.
Treating summer heat cholera, difficulty in urination, and dizziness from overindulgence in alcoholic drinks: Ze Xie, White Atractylodes, Poria Cocos are taken in equal amounts. A bowl of water, five slices of ginger, ten stems of lampwick, decocted for eight minutes and taken warm.
Treating cold and damp athlete's foot with hot and cold symptoms: Ze Xie, Papaya, Bupleurum, Atractylodes Macrocephala, Poria Cocos, Akebia Stem, and Chinese Dodder are taken in equal amounts. Decocted in water and taken orally.
【The side effects of Ze Xie】
Ze Xie has hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Its side effects mainly manifest as swelling of the liver and kidneys, as well as other toxic symptoms when taken improperly.
In addition, Ze Xie contains Ze Xie alcohol, which can cause decreased appetite and increased bowel sounds. The irritating substances in it can cause gastroenteritis when taken orally.
Large doses can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, increased bowel movements, abnormal liver function, hematuria, and severe cases can cause respiratory paralysis.
It can also cause rash, itching, and can cause foaming dermatitis when applied externally. Long-term use can lead to water and electrolyte disorders and damage to the liver and kidneys.
