Gynostemma pentaphyllum application and prescription

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is one of the most common Chinese medicinal materials in our lives. It can regulate our body better, but it can make many improvements to the body, and its effect will also change greatly when combined with different foods and medicines. Therefore, we must understand its coordination in order to better regulate the body. Let's learn about the application compatibility and additional prescriptions of Gynostemma pentaphyllum.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum application and prescription

Jiaogulan- Application and Compatibility

1. Spleen deficiency syndrome. This product is sweet and enters the spleen, and can replenish qi and strengthen the spleen. For the treatment of spleen and stomach qi deficiency, fatigue, and poor appetite, it can be used together with spleen-strengthening medicines such as Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos. Because of its bitter and cold nature, it can produce fluid and quench thirst. It is more suitable for people with damage to the spleen and stomach qi and yin, thirst, dry throat, and irritability. It can be used together with qi-invigorating and yin-nourishing medicines such as Pseudostellaria chinensis, yam, and Adenophora australis.

2. Lung deficiency cough syndrome. This product can nourish the lung qi, clear away lung heat, and has the effect of resolving phlegm and relieving cough. It is often used for deficiency of both Qi and Yin, dryness and heat in the lungs, cough with sticky phlegm. It can be used together with yin-nourishing, lung-moistening, expectorant and cough-relieving drugs such as Fritillaria cirrhosa and lily. For those with lung qi deficiency and excessive phlegm and dampness in the body, who have cough and excessive phlegm, it can also be used together with drying dampness and resolving phlegm drugs such as Pinellia ternata and Tangerine Peel. In addition, this product has a slight effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and can be used for tumors with symptoms of heat and toxicity.

Jiaogulan- Attached Prescription

1. Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Polygonum multiflorum drink: Gynostemma pentaphyllum 10g, Polygonum multiflorum 15g, Ophiopogon japonicus 12g. Decoction or soak in boiling water. This prescription uses Gynostemma pentaphyllum to nourish Qi and soothe the mind, Polygonum multiflorum to nourish the heart and soothe the mind, and Ophiopogon japonicus to nourish Yin and clear the heart. It is used for qi deficiency, insufficient heart yin, palpitations, insomnia, restlessness and fever.

2. Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Eucommia ulmoides tea: 15g Gynostemma pentaphyllum, 10g Eucommia ulmoides leaves. Soak in boiling water and drink. This prescription uses both of them to lower blood pressure, and Gynostemma pentaphyllum can also clear away heat and calm the nerves. Used for hypertension, dizziness, headache, restlessness, insomnia and irritability.

3. Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Lysimachia chinensis drink: 15g Gynostemma pentaphyllum and 50g Lysimachia chinensis. Add appropriate amount of brown sugar and boil it in water to drink. This prescription uses Gynostemma pentaphyllum to clear away heat and detoxify, while Centella asiatica clears heat, removes dampness and reduces jaundice. Used for viral hepatitis, with symptoms of damp-heat and jaundice, and yellow and red urine and scanty urine.

The above is an introduction to the application, compatibility and additional prescriptions of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. After understanding it, we can better utilize its effects to adjust the body when consuming Gynostemma pentaphyllum. In addition, if we want to make our bodies healthier, we must pay attention to eating light foods and doing physical exercise. When necessary, we should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.