Chinese medicine "Sui Gu Zi" refers to the rhizomes and tuberous roots of the grassy bamboo leaf, a plant in the Poaceae family. It is generally harvested and dried in the summer and autumn. How to consume "Sui Gu Zi"?
Characteristics of "Sui Gu Zi"
1. Dried rhizomes and tuberous roots. The rhizomes are cylindrical, with connected segments. The upper part retains some stems and leaves, and the surface is rough, brownish-gray or brownish-black, with numerous tuberous roots clustered around.
2. Intact tuberous roots are spindle-shaped, 1-3cm long, 2-5mm in diameter, yellowish-white to pale yellow on the surface, fleshy, with irregular wrinkles, and a pale yellowish-white cross-section when broken.
Consumption of "Sui Gu Zi"
"Sui Gu Zi" can be used in two ways, externally and internally.
Externally, it is usually crushed and applied to wounds to stop bleeding, eliminate stasis, and reduce swelling. Internally, it is used for its diuretic and heat-clearing properties.
① Treatment of nephritis: Take 15 grams each of grassy bamboo leaf root and di shen. Decoction, one dose per day. (From "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine")
② Treatment of fever, irritability, and thirst: Take 9-15 grams of grassy bamboo leaf root or leaf. Decoction and consume. (From "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine")
Reminder: "Sui Gu Zi" has the effect of inducing abortion, so women, especially pregnant women, should avoid consuming it.
