We all know about the benefits of Pogostemon cablin, which is often used during the summer heat. Its medicinal properties are extensive, not only able to relieve heatstroke but also to have antibacterial and antiemetic effects, which are beneficial for the human body. So, can Pogostemon cablin be consumed regularly?
Can Pogostemon Cablin Infusion be Consumed Regularly?
Pogostemon cablin infusion can be consumed regularly, but it is important to moderate the frequency. Pogostemon cablin is a traditional medicinal plant that has a significant relieving effect on symptoms of weakness and diarrhea. Drinking Pogostemon cablin infusion can bring out its pure medicinal properties without being too stimulating.
Pogostemon cablin infusion has a noticeable improvement effect on treating diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea caused by water and soil intolerance. If experiencing these symptoms, drinking a cup of Pogostemon cablin infusion every day can effectively alleviate abdominal pain caused by diarrhea and increase appetite.
Pogostemon cablin infusion is more commonly consumed in the summer. As the weather is hot during this season and heatstroke is a common occurrence, Pogostemon cablin infusion has a significant cooling effect. Even without heatstroke, drinking some Pogostemon cablin infusion can act as a preventive measure. However, if there is no heatstroke, it is recommended to drink one cup per day.
As a medicinal plant, Pogostemon cablin infusion naturally has medicinal effects. Drinking it appropriately can have a preventive effect on diseases. However, drinking it too frequently can have counterproductive effects.
Effects and Uses of Pogostemon Cablin
1. Relieving heat and preventing heatstroke
Pogostemon cablin has the effect of relieving heat and treating symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, and fainting caused by heatstroke.
2. Promoting qi circulation and relieving pain
Pogostemon cablin can also treat symptoms such as gastric distension and pain caused by stagnant qi. It has a good effect in relieving symptoms such as stomach bloating, stomach ache, loss of appetite, and belching after meals.
3. Reducing fever and stopping diarrhea
Pogostemon cablin also has the effect of stopping diarrhea and is effective in treating abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by enteritis, heatstroke, and dietary irregularities. It can also be used for abdominal distension and diarrhea caused by food poisoning. It can also be used for malaria and dysentery.
It is suitable for treating chills and fever caused by external wind-cold invasion and internal injury from coldness during the summer months. It is also effective for headaches and abdominal discomfort.
Methods of Using Pogostemon Cablin
Pogostemon cablin tastes pungent and has a slightly warm nature. It mainly belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians. Pogostemon cablin is generally used when the leaves are lush in the summer. It can be dried and used, or it can be used fresh after being thoroughly cleaned. The recommended dosage is about 6-10g.
For symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea caused by summer dampness, we often take Pogostemon cablin tonic, which is mainly composed of Pogostemon cablin. It is beneficial for preventing and treating heatstroke in the summer.
For symptoms such as upper abdominal distension and discomfort, it is usually used together with perilla leaf and dahurian angelica root, which have good effects in treating wind-cold colds and relieving dampness and surface symptoms, respectively.
For symptoms such as chest tightness and abdominal distension, it is usually used together with Inula, which can clear heat and remove dampness, relieving discomfort caused by summer dampness.
Pogostemon cablin can promote the secretion of gastric juice, enhance digestive ability, increase appetite, and also has antispasmodic effects. It can relieve abdominal pain caused by smooth muscle spasms in the stomach and intestines.
