Jin Yin Hua is a valuable medicine for clearing heat and detoxification, while Chuan Bei has the function of moistening the lungs and stopping coughing. Some people say that both of them are suitable for themselves. So can Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei be taken together?
Can Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei be taken together?
Yes, they can.
Jin Yin Hua is a valuable medicine for clearing heat and detoxification. It has a sweet taste and cold nature. It can dispel wind-heat and clear blood toxins. It is used for various heat-related diseases, such as fever, rash, spots, heat-toxin sores, sore throat, and other symptoms.
Chuan Bei is also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It has a cool nature, sweet taste, and enters the lung and stomach meridians. It has the effect of moistening the lungs and stopping coughing, and transforming phlegm and relieving asthma. Both of them have no obvious toxic side effects, and the effects of both drugs complement each other. Therefore, Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei can be taken together.
The benefits of taking Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei together
Clearing heat and detoxification
Jin Yin Hua has a strong effect of clearing heat and detoxification. It can clear the heat of the stomach, heart, and lung meridians, and resolve the toxins of the stomach, heart, and lung meridians. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on symptoms such as fever, rash, spots, heat-toxin sores, and sore throat caused by heat.
Stopping cough and transforming phlegm
Chuan Bei has a cool nature, sweet taste, and enters the lung and stomach meridians. It has the effect of moistening the lungs and stopping coughing, and transforming phlegm and relieving asthma. The total alkaloids and non-alkaloid components in Chuan Bei have antitussive effects and can be used to treat various heat-related coughs, such as wind-heat cough, dry-heat cough, and lung-fire cough.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
The active ingredients in Jin Yin Hua have certain inhibitory effects on pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Shigella, and upper respiratory tract pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc. The active ingredients in Chuan Bei can help inhibit the growth and reproduction of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, taking Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei together has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
What should be paid attention to when taking Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei together
1. Pay attention to the dosage
The general dosage of Jin Yin Hua is 10-30 grams, and the dosage of Chuan Bei is 3-9 grams. Jin Yin Hua has a sweet and cold nature, and Chuan Bei also has a cool nature. If taken in large quantities, it may stimulate the intestines and stomach, causing gastrointestinal discomfort. If it is used for the treatment of a certain disease, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor for detailed dosage instructions.
2. Not suitable for long-term use
It is generally not recommended to take Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei for a long time. After the symptoms improve, stop taking them. Both Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei have a cool nature, which may damage the functions of the spleen and stomach if taken for a long time, which is not conducive to the health of the spleen and stomach.
3. Avoid taking during menstruation
Both Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei have a cool nature, so it is recommended for women to avoid taking them during menstruation to avoid affecting the discharge of menstrual blood, which may cause or aggravate blood clots or dysmenorrhea.
4. Avoid taking with Aconitum
The "Eighteen Incompatible Medicines" in traditional Chinese medicine states that "Ban Xia Bei Lu Fu Wu", which means that Ban Xia, Gua Lou, Bei Mu, Bai Lian, and Bai Jie, these several traditional Chinese medicines are incompatible with Aconitum, and should not be taken together, otherwise it may cause toxic side effects and be harmful to the body. Therefore, when taking Chuan Bei, avoid taking it with Aconitum.
5. Not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold
Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei have a cool nature, and taking them may aggravate the accumulation of cold in the intestines and stomach of those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, causing or aggravating symptoms such as stomach pain, loose stools, and indigestion.
6. Not suitable for those with wind-cold cold
Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei both have the effect of clearing heat, and are suitable for the treatment of various heat-related diseases. However, the treatment of wind-cold cold should focus on warming the lungs and dispersing cold. Taking Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei may aggravate symptoms such as cough, phlegm, runny nose, and sneezing.
How to drink Jin Yin Hua and Chuan Bei together
Ingredients: 15 grams of Jin Yin Hua, 3 grams of Chuan Bei.
Steps:
1. Put Jin Yin Hua in a teacup.
2. Add boiling water and steep.
3. You can also add some rock sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. Grind Chuan Bei into fine powder and pour it into the Jin Yin Hua water.
5. Stir well and drink after it cools down a bit.
6. Take 2-3 times a day.
What to drink with Jin Yin Hua
Jin Yin Hua has no obvious toxic side effects and can be combined with various Chinese medicines, such as chrysanthemum, peppermint, bamboo leaves, licorice, and Ophiopogon japonicus. The following are the two most common combinations:
Jin Yin Hua and Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients: 15 grams of Jin Yin Hua, 5 chrysanthemum flowers, white sugar or rock sugar as needed.
Steps:
1. Put Jin Yin Hua, chrysanthemum flowers, and white/rock sugar in a teacup.
2. Add boiling water and steep.
3. Stir until the white/rock sugar is dissolved.
4. Cover and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
5. Drink after it cools down a bit.
Jin Yin Hua and Peppermint Tea
Steps:
1. Put 10 grams of Jin Yin Hua and 10 grams of peppermint in a cup.
2. Pour in boiling water and steep.
3. Cover and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
4. Add some honey to taste and drink.
