Suigu Zi is the rhizome of Dantu leaf. It has a sweet and cold nature and is mainly used to clear heat and promote diuresis. However, due to restrictions in its medicinal use, many people are not familiar with Suigu Zi. In fact, its medicinal effects in traditional medicine are undeniable!
[Medicinal Use of Suigu Zi]
The stem of Suigu Zi is slender and mostly woody. Because its shape is very similar to that of Dantu leaf, it is often classified as a type of Dantu leaf.
Despite its small size, it has a wide range of therapeutic effects. Suigu Zi has a sweet and cold nature, and its main function is to clear heat and promote diuresis. It is effective in treating symptoms of internal heat such as fever, thirst, difficult urination, restlessness, and irritability.
[Usage of Suigu Zi]
Suigu Zi can be used externally and internally. When used externally, it is usually crushed and applied to wounds to stop bleeding, promote blood circulation, and reduce swelling.
For internal use, Suigu Zi is mainly used for diuresis and clearing internal heat. Here are two specific usage methods and corresponding dosages for different symptoms:
1. Diuresis: Take 15 grams each of Suigu Zi root, Dantu leaf root, and Herba Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae. Decoct them in water, drink the warm decoction once daily. This has a diuretic effect and can be used to treat nephritis.
2. Clearing internal heat: Take 15 grams of Suigu Zi root or Dantu leaf root, decoct them in water, drink the warm decoction once daily. This is effective in improving symptoms such as fever, restlessness, and thirst caused by chest stuffiness.
[Precautions for Suigu Zi]
Suigu Zi is a traditional Chinese medicine that is mainly taken internally. It is recommended to take 10-15 grams of Suigu Zi in decoction form, once in the morning and once in the evening, for better results.
During the period of taking Suigu Zi, do not take other medicines with similar effects. Also, avoid consuming spicy and stimulating foods, as they may hinder the effectiveness of the medicine.
For women, it is important to take Suigu Zi in moderation, as it is known to have a certain contraceptive effect. Therefore, women who are planning to conceive or are pregnant should avoid taking it for the sake of their own health.
