The Healing Powers of Shongzi: Treating Alcohol Intoxication with Traditional Chinese Medicine

April 5, 2024

 

  The Chinese herbal medicine Shongzi is the seed of the cruciferous plant Qingcai. It is used to treat alcohol intoxication: a combination of Shongcai and Zi. 《Compendium of Materia Medica》: "Sweet, neutral, non-toxic."

 

  Name: Shongzi

  Pinyin: Sōnɡ Zǐ

  Alias: Shongcaizi (《Shenghui Fang》).

  Source: Compendium of Materia Medica Annotations

  Origin: Shongzi is the seed of the cruciferous plant Qingcai.

  Original Form: Refer to the description of the plant form in "Shongcai".

 

  【The Efficacy and Function of Shongzi】

  《Classification of Medicinal Properties》: "Treats phlegm wheezing, clears lung qi, and transforms phlegm."

  Shongzi is used to treat alcohol intoxication: a combination of Shongcai and Zi. Grind it finely and mix it with a large cup of Jinghua water, dividing it into three doses. (《Shenghui Fang》)
 

 

         


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