Jinyingzi, also known as Ciyuzi, Cilizi, Jinyinzi, Shanshilu, and Shanjitouzi, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with the effects of tonifying the kidneys, reducing urination, stopping excessive uterine bleeding, and relieving diarrhea. It is commonly used for conditions such as spermatorrhea, frequent urination, excessive uterine bleeding, and chronic diarrhea.
Lowering Blood Lipids
Jinyingzi contains fatty acids, sitosterol, sterols, and saponins, which can lower blood lipid levels and reduce the deposition of fat in blood vessels. Soaking it in alcohol and consuming it can effectively lower blood lipids and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Relieving Diarrhea
Soaking Jinyingzi in alcohol can stimulate gastric juice secretion to aid digestion and cause contraction of the intestinal mucosa, preventing and treating diarrhea caused by weak spleen function. It is a drink with the ability to relieve diarrhea.
Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Effects
Jinyingzi soaked in alcohol has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium tetani, and Treponema pallidum. Regular consumption in moderate amounts can prevent enteritis and dysentery. It can also be used as an adjuvant treatment for enteritis or diarrhea, with noticeable therapeutic effects.
Tonifying the Kidneys and Strengthening Yang
Bioactive alkaloids and saponins in Jinyingzi can improve kidney function in humans. After consumption, it can effectively alleviate symptoms such as spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, impotence, and premature ejaculation in men, and abnormal vaginal discharge in women.
Reducing Urination and Stopping Enuresis
Jinyingzi has an astringent and acidifying nature and enters the kidney and bladder channels. It can tonify the kidneys, reduce urination, and stop enuresis. It is used to treat urinary frequency and urinary incontinence caused by deficient kidney qi and bladder dysfunction. It contains a large amount of acidic substances and saponins, which can restrain the detrusor muscle, prolong the interval between urination, and increase the amount of urine expelled each time. Soaking it in alcohol has a certain regulatory effect on patients with urinary frequency and difficulty urinating.
Enhancing Immunity
Jinyingzi contains abundant selenium, which has anti-cancer and antioxidant effects. It can also regulate the absorption and utilization of vitamins A, C, E, and K, and enhance the body's immune function. Soaking it in alcohol and consuming it can further strengthen the body's immune system.
