Celebrities are more enthusiastic about health preservation than ordinary people, and Si Wu Tang is also a popular health soup among celebrities, known as the "number one blood-nourishing soup for women". So what exactly is Si Wu Tang? What specific effects does it have?
Composition of Si Wu Tang
The composition of Si Wu Tang is very simple, with only four types of medicinal herbs: Bai Shao, Dang Gui, Shu Di Huang, and Chuan Xiong. However, the dosage of these four herbs is not fixed, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners will adjust the dosage according to different situations.
The origin of Si Wu Tang is quite ancient, first mentioned in the late Tang Dynasty's "Secret Formula for Healing Wounds" and later recorded in medical books from the Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties.
Effects of Si Wu Tang
According to traditional Chinese medicine, Si Wu Tang is known for its ability to "regulate all blood-related conditions". It is believed to be effective in treating blood deficiency, blood stasis, and insufficient Qi and blood. It is mainly used to improve menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, and pale complexion in women. Modern TCM practitioners also use Si Wu Tang to treat menstrual disorders, urticaria, neurogenic headaches, and allergic purpura.
Timing of Si Wu Tang consumption
Although Si Wu Tang is considered a holy medicine for gynecological issues and has a regulating effect on menstruation, it is not suitable for consumption during menstruation. It is recommended to start taking it after the menstrual period ends and continue for a week to nourish the blood and Qi.
Functions of each herb in Si Wu Tang
Dang Gui
It mainly nourishes the blood, promotes blood circulation, and regulates menstruation and relieves pain. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it to treat various symptoms of blood deficiency. Modern medicine has found that Dang Gui can prevent blood clotting, improve blood circulation, protect the cardiovascular system, protect the liver, and improve restlessness and insomnia.
Bai Shao
The Bai Shao mentioned here is not the peony flower, but a medicinal herb. It mainly has the functions of pain relief, blood nourishment, and sweating suppression. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses it to treat headaches, abdominal pain, sweating, night sweats, and menstrual disorders.
Shu Di Huang
It mainly nourishes Yin and blood. It is commonly used to improve night sweats, dry mouth, thirst, palpitations, constipation, dizziness, and asthma. Shu Di Huang is also one of the four major tonic herbs.
Chuan Xiong
Its characteristic is in relieving depression and pain, so it is known as the "herb for blood". "Ri Hua Zi Ben Cao" even recorded that Chuan Xiong "treats all wind ailments, all Qi ailments, all fatigue ailments, all blood ailments, and replenishes the five strains of exhaustion".
Note: Si Wu Tang should not be taken as a nourishing supplement. Long-term consumption can easily lead to excessive menstrual bleeding, and not all women are suitable for consumption.
In general, it is not suitable for lactating or pregnant women;
Women with body heat, frequent constipation should not take it;
People with diarrhea or poor stomach function should not take it.
In addition, the formulation of Si Wu Tang should be personalized according to individual needs. Even for blood deficiency, the dosage of medicinal herbs needs to be adjusted by a TCM practitioner to create a customized soup. Moreover, Si Wu Tang is a Chinese herbal prescription and must be prepared by a doctor. Blind consumption is not recommended.
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