Du Jiao Gan is the whole herb of the plant Du Jiao Jin, which belongs to the Xuan Shen family. It mainly grows in Jiangxi, Fujian, Yunnan, and other regions of China. Due to its ability to invigorate the spleen, eliminate accumulation, and clear heat and kill parasites, it is often used to treat pediatric malnutrition, effectively clearing heat and killing parasites.
Identification of Du Jiao Gan
Du Jiao Gan is usually yellow-brown or green-brown in appearance. Its stems are very thin and covered with a large number of gray-white rough hairs.
The damaged parts are linear, and most of them have fallen off after drying. It has a spike-like inflorescence in the middle and upper part of the stem.
The best quality of Du Jiao Gan is when the plant is intact, with a green appearance and no sand or dirt.
Medicinal Value of Du Jiao Gan
Du Jiao Gan has the ability to expel parasites and relieve pain. It is commonly used in the clinical treatment of parasitic diseases. It is particularly effective in treating roundworm, tapeworm, and filariasis.
It can be decocted with water and consumed. It not only eliminates parasites but also helps them to be excreted from the body, quickly relieving the associated abdominal pain.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Du Jiao Gan Lean Meat Soup is believed to have the effects of clearing heat, detoxification, invigorating the stomach, and aiding digestion. It can be used to relieve symptoms such as excessive liver heat and poor appetite in children.
Application of Du Jiao Gan in Prescriptions
Treatment for pediatric malnutrition and night blindness: Take three to five qian (about 9-15 grams) of Du Jiao Gan, cook it with pig liver, and consume it once a day. (From "Folk Medicinal Herbs of Southern Fujian")
Treatment for pediatric indigestion: Take three to five qian (about 9-15 grams) of dried Du Jiao Gan whole herb and Ji Ye Tie Sao Bu (a type of herb), decoct with water, and consume. (From "Fujian Traditional Chinese Herbs")
Treatment for night blindness: Take five qian to one liang (about 15-30 grams) of dried Du Jiao Gan whole herb, cook it with poultry and livestock liver, and consume. (From "Fujian Traditional Chinese Herbs")
