Sea gold sand, also known as iron wire vine or golden sand vine, is the dried mature spores of the plant sea gold sand. It is mainly used to treat diseases related to liver and gallbladder stones, and also has a good effect in reducing swelling caused by nephritis. Let's learn more about the benefits of sea gold sand.
Effects of Sea Gold Sand:
1. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory
Sea gold sand has the effect of clearing heat and dampness. It has been clinically proven to be effective in treating urinary tract infections, relieving urinary pain, and reducing swelling caused by nephritis.
2. Cholagogic effect
Sea gold sand contains trans-anethole, which can increase the secretion of water in bile without increasing cholesterol and bilirubin secretion. It has a cholagogic effect without causing liver and gallbladder damage. It can also be used to treat diseases related to liver and gallbladder stones.
Usage of Sea Gold Sand:
1. For treating urinary blockage and fullness below the navel: Take one or two liang of sea gold sand and half a liang of wax face tea, grind them finely. Take three doses, and drink with ginger and licorice soup.
2. For treating acute and painful urinary disorders: Grind sea gold sand into powder and take it with licorice soup.
3. For treating sticky urinary disorders: Take one or two liang of sea gold sand (powder), one liang of talcum powder (powder), and two and a half qian of licorice (powder). Mix them well. Take two qian before meals, and drink with Mai Men Dong soup. Lampwick soup can also be used.
4. For treating uric acid stones: Grind sea gold sand and talcum powder together. Add Plantago seeds, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Akebia stem to decoct and mix with the powder. Add a little honey and take it warm.
Precautions for Using Sea Gold Sand:
1. When using sea gold sand spores as medicine, because the spores are very fine, they need to be boiled in a packet.
2. Due to the cold nature of sea gold sand, it should be used with caution in people with kidney yin deficiency to avoid adverse effects on the kidneys.
3. The dosage of sea gold sand should be reasonable, generally 6-15 grams of dried whole plant is recommended at a time, and long-term continuous use should be avoided.
