As we all know, Yuanzhi is a Chinese herbal medicine that can calm the mind and soothe the spirit. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and functions of Yuanzhi!
【Efficacy and Functions of Yuanzhi】
1. Calming the mind and soothing the spirit
Yuanzhi has a good therapeutic effect on conditions such as agitation, insomnia, and forgetfulness. It can be used in combination with other calming herbal medicines such as Longchi and Zhusha for a more pronounced effect.
2. Reducing swelling and relieving pain
Yuanzhi can be used to treat sore throat and pharyngitis. To treat these conditions, grind the Yuanzhi into a fine powder and apply it directly to the throat. Use it two to three times a day, and the symptoms will quickly improve.
3. Suppressing cough and resolving phlegm
Yuanzhi has a bitter and warm nature and can enter the lung meridian. It is effective in treating conditions such as excessive sticky phlegm and uncomfortable cough caused by external wind-cold. You can either decoct the Yuanzhi alone or combine it with other herbal medicines such as Gualoupi and Jiegeng for better results.
【Methods of Consumption】
1. Yuanzhi and Zao Ren Porridge
Ingredients: 10g of Yuanzhi, 10g of fried Zao Ren, 50g of glutinous rice.
Method: Wash the glutinous rice and cook it with water to make porridge. Add Yuanzhi and Zao Ren when the porridge is boiling. Cook until done. This porridge can be consumed as a late-night snack.
Effect: This porridge calms the mind and soothes the spirit. It has a good relieving effect on conditions such as insufficient blood supply to the heart, agitation and forgetfulness caused by phlegm disturbance to the mind, and insomnia with multiple dreams.
2. Yuanzhi Wine
Ingredients: 10g of Yuanzhi, 500g of white wine.
Method: Grind the Yuanzhi into powder and soak it in white wine. It can be consumed after soaking for 3 days. Take 1 small cup daily.
Effect: This wine calms the mind, enhances intelligence, reduces swelling and relieves pain. It is suitable for the treatment of conditions such as agitation, insomnia, confusion, forgetfulness, and abscesses and swellings.
