The Medicinal Benefits and Usage Precautions of Suiguzi: Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis

February 4, 2024

Suiguzi is a traditional Chinese medicine that can clear heat and promote diuresis. It is also known as Dan Zhuye. It is often seen as an abortion medicine in historical dramas. Due to its cold nature, there are many precautions in its usage. Let's learn about the medicinal benefits and usage precautions of Suiguzi.


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【Methods of using Suiguzi】

Yinchen Suiguzi Porridge

Ingredients: 15g of Yinchen, 1 handful of Suiguzi, appropriate amount of rock sugar, 100g of glutinous rice.

Preparation:

1. Wash Yinchen and Suiguzi.

2. Boil 3000g of water with Yinchen and Suiguzi for about 20 minutes, then remove the residue and take the juice.

3. Add cleaned glutinous rice and appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat to make a thin porridge. Add rock sugar for taste.


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【Precautions for using Suiguzi】

During the usage of Suiguzi, it should not be taken with drugs that have similar effects. It is also necessary to avoid eating spicy and irritating foods as it may hinder the efficacy of the medicine.

For female friends, it is important to take it in moderation because Suiguzi is considered to have a certain effect on inducing abortion. Therefore, for those who are trying to conceive or are pregnant, it is best not to take it for the sake of their own health.

Suiguzi has the effects of detoxification and diuresis. It can worsen the condition of patients with kidney deficiency and frequent urination. Therefore, patients with kidney deficiency and frequent urination should not take Suiguzi.

Suiguzi has a cold nature and belongs to a medicine that clears heat and purges fire. It can be harmful to people with a weak and cold constitution. Therefore, people with a weak and cold constitution should not consume Suiguzi.

In real life, many people are in a state of dampness and heat. Such individuals should also avoid taking Suiguzi as it can have an impact on their health.


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【Medicinal value of Suiguzi】

1. Clearing heat and promoting diuresis

The most important function of Suiguzi is its ability to clear heat and promote diuresis. It has a very good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as fever, thirst, restlessness, and difficulty in urination.

2. Treating nephritis

Take about five money of Suiguzi and Dioscorea bulbifera, then boil them with boiling water and take them. Only one dose is needed per day, and significant effects can be seen after two weeks of continuous use.

3. Relieving chest stuffiness

It also has a very good improvement effect on symptoms such as fever, restlessness, and thirst caused by chest stuffiness. Take about three to five money of Suiguzi, boil them with boiling water and take them. Only one dose is needed per day, and significant improvements can be seen after one week of continuous use.

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