Effects and functions of rock sugar

The environment is now seriously deteriorating and various diseases are emerging one after another. In order to prevent the occurrence of various diseases and ensure good health, many people choose to enhance their immunity through diet. As a food ingredient that can fundamentally regulate various functions of the body, Chinese medicinal materials have received widespread attention. Today I would like to introduce to you the medicinal herb rock sugar.

[Source] Ice-like crystals formed by boiling white sugar .

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral, non-toxic.

[entry into meridians] Enters the spleen and lung meridians.

【Functions and indications】Tonify the middle and replenish qi, harmonize the stomach and moisten the lungs. Stop cough, dissolve phlegm. (The following properties and flavors are from "Bencao Zaixin")

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; dissolve in the mouth or make into pills or ointments.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat lockjaw dysentery: 50 cents of crystal sugar and one black plum. Thickly fried, sip frequently. ("Sui Xi Ju Ci Recipe")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

Rock sugar is often used in the treatment of some diseases. It can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, rock sugar should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.