The efficacy and function of Pan Gaoshou Guilinggao

It is said that grass jelly was introduced into folk customs from the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty. It was previously sold as a medicine in pharmacies. However, the grass jelly produced according to food quality standards has different medicinal ingredients from the original prescription because of the different manufacturers and the different preparation tastes. So, what are the effects of grass jelly?

It is said that grass jelly was introduced into folk customs from the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty. It was previously sold as a medicine in pharmacies. However, the grass jelly produced according to food quality standards has different medicinal ingredients from the original prescription because of the different manufacturers and the different preparation tastes. For example, some grass jelly is made of tortoise shell, Poria cocos, honeysuckle tea, and raw rehmannia; some are made of tortoise shell, Poria cocos, agarwood, crabapple flower, honeysuckle tea, dandelion flower, yellow chrysanthemum, eggplant, etc.; and some are made of tortoise, coix seed, agarwood, pure honey, honeysuckle tea, dandelion flower, etc.

Functions of Grass Jelly:

1. Nourishing Yin and Beauty

After eating spicy foods such as barbecue, hot pot, etc., taking Guiqin Paste can nourish yin and moisten dryness, nourish the skin, and clear away heat and reduce fire.

2. Eliminate itching and remove moisture

In a humid and dry environment, you should often take Guiqin paste, which can play the role of removing dampness, eliminating itching, and removing sores.

3. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements

After eating, the elderly can improve their resistance, strengthen the stomach and digestion, stimulate the appetite, and can also moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.

Common problems with eating grass jelly

1. Grass jelly is a cold food, and it is cold in nature. It cannot be eaten with cold foods. If eaten with cold foods, the coldness will be doubled. This is not good for the stomach and intestines for a long time. People with poor gastrointestinal function may experience symptoms such as abdominal cold pain and diarrhea.

2. Do not drink tea immediately after eating.

3. People with poor gastrointestinal function, weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, and prone to diarrhea are advised not to eat it, as it will harm the physical and mental health of the human body.

4. Women should not eat it during menstruation, as it will cause abdominal pain and even affect the menstrual period. In serious cases, it may even cause damage to the uterus. Ladies who suffer from menstrual pain should try to avoid eating it to prevent the coldness of the uterus from worsening and increasing the severity of the menstrual pain.

5. Pregnant women cannot eat grass jelly because the main ingredient of grass jelly is turtle shell. For some women, it can stimulate the uterus and promote blood circulation. Therefore, some pregnant women cannot eat it to prevent miscarriage, premature birth or other discomfort.

6. Do not take it together with other damp-heat drugs.

7. People with diabetes cannot eat it.