Do you have symptoms of acid water and nausea? This is caused by a disharmony between the liver and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends using Daidaihua to soothe the liver and stomach. Remember to eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits in your daily diet.
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【Soothing the Liver and Stomach with Daidaihua】
Daidaihua, the whole plant, contains various components including cardiac glycosides and non-cardiac glycosides, and is included in many pharmacopoeias worldwide. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is known as Fushoucao.
It has functions such as strengthening the heart, diuresis, sedation, and slowing down the heart rate. It can lower the excitability of the nervous system and excessive spinal reflex, and is used for acute illnesses and chronic heart failure.
It is used to treat congestive heart failure, cardiac edema, and atrial fibrillation. When used in combination with silver bromide, it can enhance the treatment of epilepsy.
Daidaihua has the effect of soothing the liver and stomach, regulating qi, and relieving depression. It is suitable for people with spleen and stomach disorders and obesity. It has the functions of breaking qi, eliminating phlegm, dispersing accumulation, and relieving symptoms such as cough, reversed qi, stomach pain, etc.
【Introduction to the Liver and Stomach Soothing Decoction】
Prescription: 10g of Chaihu, 15g of Gualuren, 10g of Chuanlian, 10g of Zhike, 15g of Muxiang, 10g of Qingpi, 10g of Chenpi, 10g of Caodoukou, 15g of Banxia, 10g of Langpian, 10g of Laifu, 10g of Huangqin.
Functions: Soothing the liver and regulating qi, harmonizing the stomach and dispersing cold. Mainly used for liver depression and stomach cold.
Usage: Decoction, take one dose daily, twice a day.
【Precautions for Daidaihua】
1. Do not go on a diet while taking Daidaihua. It is important to ensure your body receives adequate nutrition.
2. Avoid alcohol and reduce consumption of foods that can cause internal heat.
3. Do not drink tea, as tea contains caffeine which can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
4. Do not take other weight loss medications at the same time. If you have taken other weight loss medications, stop them for one week before taking Daidaihua.
5. During the medication period, you can also drink water infused with Cassia seed, similar to drinking tea. It can detoxify, reduce internal heat, and relieve constipation.
6. For people with weak constitution and more pronounced adverse reactions, it is recommended to take a lower dosage for one week before following the normal dosage as mentioned above.
