Dujiao Gan is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its liver-clearing and eye-brightening properties. It comes from the wild plant Dujiao Jin, and is usually yellow-brown or green-brown in appearance. Dujiao Gan has the effects of strengthening the spleen, aiding digestion, and clearing the liver and improving eyesight. Let's take a look at the benefits and uses of Dujiao Gan.
【Benefits and Uses of Dujiao Gan】
1. Liver-clearing and eye-brightening
Liver-clearing and eye-brightening are important functions of Dujiao Gan. Regular consumption can improve liver function and protect the eyes. It can also be used to treat night blindness, red and swollen eyes, and blurred vision. It is recommended to cook Dujiao Gan with a moderate amount of pig liver and consume them together.
2. Strengthening the spleen and aiding digestion
Dujiao Gan is also effective in strengthening the spleen and aiding digestion. It has a mild nature and can enter the stomach and spleen meridians. It can regulate the function of the spleen and stomach, improve digestion, and relieve symptoms such as poor digestion and abdominal bloating. It is recommended to consume more Dujiao Gan when experiencing indigestion or poor appetite.
3. Expelling parasites and relieving pain
Dujiao Gan is commonly used in clinical practice to treat parasitic diseases, especially when dealing with roundworm, tapeworm, and filariasis. It can be boiled with water and consumed to eliminate parasites and relieve abdominal pain caused by them.
【Methods of Consumption】
Medicinal Recipe 1: Dujiao Gan and lean pork soup
Ingredients: 15g Dujiao Gan, 100g lean pork, 1-2 slices of ginger
Method: Wash the Dujiao Gan and soak it for 20 minutes. Wash the lean pork and put it into a clay pot with the ginger. Add 750ml of water (about 3 bowls) and bring to a boil. Then simmer over low heat until the volume reduces to 250ml (about 1 bowl). Add a little salt for taste.
Usage: This amount is suitable for children. Adjust the dosage according to the age of the child. It can be taken in two doses. If used as an adjuvant treatment, take it every other day.
Efficacy: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Dujiao Gan and lean pork soup has the effects of clearing heat and toxins, and strengthening the stomach and aiding digestion. It can be used to relieve symptoms such as excessive liver heat and loss of appetite in children.
Medicinal Recipe 2: Dujiao Gan and crucian carp soup
Ingredients: 10-15g Dujiao Gan, about 200g crucian carp, a little ginger
Method: Wash the Dujiao Gan and crucian carp. Put them in a pot with 1000ml of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer over medium heat until the volume reduces to 300ml. Add salt for taste.
Usage: Drink the soup and eat the fish once a day. It can be taken continuously for 7-10 days.
Efficacy: Dujiao Gan and crucian carp soup can strengthen the spleen, nourish the stomach, and promote digestion. There are no significant contraindications for this soup. It can be used by people with thick and greasy tongue coating, weak constitution, and qi stagnation.
