Dujiaogan is the dried whole herb of the wild plant Centella asiatica. It can be used as both a medicinal herb and a vegetable. Because it is less commonly seen in the market, many people are not familiar with it. In the following, we will introduce the benefits of dujiaogan in detail!
1. Liver Cleansing and Eye Nourishing
Liver cleansing and eye nourishing are important functions of dujiaogan. Taking it in moderate amounts regularly can improve liver function and protect the eyes. It can also be used to treat night blindness, red and swollen eyes, and blurred vision. When treating these conditions, it is best to cook dujiaogan together with an appropriate amount of pork liver and consume it together with the liver and soup.
2. Spleen Strengthening and Digestion Promotion
Spleen strengthening and digestion promotion are also important functions of dujiaogan. This Chinese herbal medicine has a mild nature and can enter the stomach and spleen meridians. It can regulate the spleen and stomach and improve digestion. It can also strengthen the stomach and relieve indigestion. When people experience poor digestion or bloating after eating, eating more dujiaogan can quickly alleviate these symptoms.
3. Expelling Parasites and Relieving Pain
Dujiaogan can also be used to expel parasites and relieve pain. It is commonly used in clinical practice to treat parasitic diseases, especially when people have roundworm, tapeworm, or filariasis. Dujiaogan can be decocted with water and consumed. It not only kills the parasites but also helps excrete them from the body. It can also quickly alleviate the abdominal pain caused by the parasites.
