Suigu Zi is the rhizome of Dianzhuye (a type of bamboo leaf). It has a sweet taste and a cold nature. Its main medicinal value lies in its ability to clear heat and promote urination. Although Suigu Zi has high medicinal value, there are still some limitations in its application. The following precautions should be observed!
【Medicinal Value of Suigu Zi】
1. Clearing heat and promoting urination
The most important function of Suigu Zi is its ability to clear heat and promote urination. It has a very good therapeutic effect on discomforts such as fever, thirst, irritability, and difficulty urinating.
2. Treating nephritis
Take about five grams of Suigu Zi and Dioscorea opposite (Tian Men Dong), then decoct with boiling water and take it once a day. After two weeks of continuous use, significant effects can be seen.
3. Relieving chest tightness
It also has a very good improvement effect on conditions such as fever, irritability, and thirst caused by chest tightness. Take about three to five grams of Suigu Zi, decoct with boiling water, and take it once a day. After one week of continuous use, significant improvements can be observed.
【Precautions for Suigu Zi】
Suigu Zi is a traditional Chinese medicine, so the main method of administration is oral. Take about 10 to 15 grams and decoct it into a soup. Take it once in the morning and once in the evening for better results.
However, during the administration, it is important not to take it together with other drugs with similar effects. It is also advisable to avoid eating spicy and highly stimulating foods as they may hinder the effectiveness of the medicine.
For female friends, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate dosage, as Suigu Zi is considered to have a certain effect on inducing abortion.
Therefore, for women who are planning to conceive or are pregnant, it is best not to take it for their own health considerations.
