Quanzhangzhi, also known as Muhudie, is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal material for clearing heat and soothing the throat. It is often used in combination with Pantothenic Acid. So, can Quanzhangzhi be soaked in water and consumed?
Can Quanzhangzhi be soaked in water and consumed?
Yes, it can be soaked in water and consumed.
Quanzhangzhi, also known as Muhudie, has a bitter taste and a cool nature. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as lung heat cough, throat pain, hoarse voice, and liver and stomach qi pain. Quanzhangzhi is a butterfly-shaped thin sheet with no obvious toxic side effects. Its medicinal ingredients are easily dissolved, so it can be soaked in water and consumed.
The efficacy and functions of Quanzhangzhi
Clearing heat and soothing the throat
Quanzhangzhi enters the lung, liver, and stomach meridians, and has the effect of clearing the lung and soothing the throat. It can help clear and soothe lung heat, and assist in the treatment of cough, throat swelling and pain, hoarse voice, and other symptoms caused by lung heat.
Regulating the liver and stomach
Quanzhangzhi also enters the liver meridian and has the effect of regulating the liver and stomach. It can assist in the treatment of symptoms such as rib pain and liver area pain caused by liver qi stagnation, and can also help relieve gastric qi and assist in the treatment of stomach pain, belching, and other discomfort.
How to soak Quanzhangzhi in water for consumption
Ingredients: Approximately 2 grams of Quanzhangzhi, 2 pieces of Pantothenic Acid, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the Quanzhangzhi and Pantothenic Acid with clean water.
2. Put all the ingredients into a cup.
3. Pour boiling water and steep.
4. Cover and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
5. Drink it as tea when it cools down a bit.
How much Quanzhangzhi is suitable for soaking in water?
1-3 grams.
The recommended dosage of Quanzhangzhi is generally 1-3 grams. It is advisable to consult a professional doctor for guidance on the dosage based on individual conditions. If the dosage is too low, it may not achieve the desired therapeutic effect. If the dosage is too high, its cool nature may stimulate the intestines and stomach, and may cause discomfort, diarrhea, loose stools, and other symptoms.
Is it safe to consume Quanzhangzhi soaked in water in the long term?
It is not recommended to take it for a long time.
Quanzhangzhi has a cool nature, and taking it every day may stimulate the intestines and stomach, leading to adverse reactions such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, reduced appetite, and weight loss. Therefore, it is not advisable to take Quanzhangzhi for a long time. It is recommended to stop taking it once the symptoms disappear.
Who should not consume Quanzhangzhi soaked in water?
1. People with weak spleen and stomach
Quanzhangzhi has a cool nature, and taking it by people with weak spleen and stomach may aggravate the stimulation of cold energy on the intestines and stomach, causing or exacerbating symptoms such as loose stools, diarrhea, and indigestion.
2. People with wind-cold cold
Quanzhangzhi enters the lung meridian and can clear the lung's internal heat. Drinking Quanzhangzhi soaked in water by people with wind-cold cold will not relieve discomfort, but may worsen symptoms such as cough with abundant phlegm, clear and runny nose.
