What are the effects and functions of Jianqu?

Jianqu is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, and we often use it in our daily life. It can strengthen the spleen and has certain effects on regulating our digestive system. In addition, we use it very frequently in our daily life. It usually appears in the traditional Chinese medicine we take. Many friends are not very clear about Jianqu. What are the effects and functions of Jianqu? Let’s take a look at it together.

Function and indications:

Strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, dry dampness and promote diuresis, stop sweating, and stabilize the fetus. It is used for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and fluid, dizziness and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and restless fetus.

1. Used for weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea. It can be used with Codonopsis pilosula, licorice, etc. to nourish the spleen and stomach; it can be used with Citrus aurantium to eliminate bloating; it can be used with Tangerine peel and Poria to strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and stop diarrhea.

2. Used for water retention, phlegm and edema. For treating cold phlegm, it can be used with Poria cocos, cinnamon twigs, etc.; for treating edema, it is often used with Poria cocos peel, dried tangerine peel, etc.

3. Used for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of the exterior. This product can be used together with Astragalus and floating wheat to strengthen the exterior and stop sweating, and can cure spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of the exterior.

Precautions

1. Avoid smoking, drinking, spicy, cold, and greasy food.

2. It is not advisable to take tonic Chinese patent medicine at the same time while taking this medicine.

3. It is not suitable for wind-heat cold, which is manifested by obvious fever, slight aversion to wind, sweating, thirst, runny nose, sore throat, and coughing up yellow sputum.

4. People with severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. should take the medicine under the guidance of a physician.

Through the above introduction, we know the effects and functions of Jianqu. There are also many taboos when taking it, so we must pay attention. In addition, you cannot drink alcohol or eat spicy food after taking Jianqu, especially patients with drug allergies cannot take it. Usually, you should avoid children from accidentally ingesting it, and take it mainly under the guidance of a doctor.