The medicinal value of di gu pi is very high, and it is called different names in different regions. In some places, it is also called goji root. Drinking di gu pi soaked in water has many benefits for the human body.
The benefits of drinking di gu pi soaked in water
1. Treats cough and heat in the lungs.
Di gu pi is a type of Chinese herbal medicine with a cold nature. Therefore, it can help clear heat from the lungs and has the effect of purging the fire in the lungs.
So, if there is lung heat accumulation or diseases caused by rebellious qi that does not descend, di gu pi can be used to treat the illness.
You can also add other Chinese herbal medicines based on different symptoms. For example, the combination of di gu pi, licorice, and mulberry bark in a decoction called Xie Bai San is a good choice and can enhance the therapeutic effect.
2. Treats bleeding caused by blood heat.
Di gu pi has a cold nature and bitter taste, so it has the functions of clearing heat, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. If there is bleeding in the body caused by blood heat, such as vomiting blood or blood in the urine, di gu pi can be used.
Usage of di gu pi
1. Di gu pi should not be used with iron.
2. Di gu pi can clear heat from the lungs. When lung heat is eliminated, lung qi will be clear and asthma and cough symptoms will be reduced. It is often used in combination with mulberry bark.
3. It can be used for bleeding conditions such as vomiting blood and nosebleeds, and can be combined with white roots and cypress leaves.
4. For symptoms of yin deficiency and fever, low-grade fever that does not subside, it is often used in combination with qing hao, bie jia, and bai wei.
