The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Lithospermum officinale

Dendrobium candidum is a traditional Chinese medicine that regulates stomach qi, clears stomach fire, and produces body fluids. It can also be called dendrobium, ring grass dendrobium, whip dendrobium, yellow grass dendrobium, golden hairpin dendrobium, yellow grass, and stone dendrobium. The following introduces the effects and functions of dendrobium in the treatment of stomach heat rushing up and irritability, irritability caused by insufficient stomach yin and kidney yin deficiency, dribbling urination during pregnancy, irritability due to heart heat, and yellow and dry tongue coating.

The effects, functions and contraindications of Lithops:

It can promote the production of body fluids, quench thirst, benefit the stomach, moisten the lungs, relieve cough, benefit the kidneys, nourish yin and clear away heat, clear the eyes and strengthen the waist.

Efficacy: Suitable for heat syndrome damaging body fluid, dry mouth and tongue, thirst without appetite, virtual fire after illness, yin damage and blurred vision, stomach pain and nausea, dry cough due to lung dryness, virtual fire that has not subsided, and weak waist and knees.

Taboos: People with weak spleen and stomach should not take Dendrobium officinale; people in the early stage of febrile disease whose yin has not been damaged should not take Dendrobium officinale; people with damp-heat disease that has not yet turned into dryness should not take Dendrobium officinale; people with virtual fire in the stomach and kidneys but no fire should not take Dendrobium officinale.

Effects and functions of Dendrobium:

1. Dendrobium candidum can treat stomach fire and restlessness.

Dendrobium candidum has the effect of treating stomach fire rushing to the heart, palpitations, and mental restlessness. You can add 6 grams of Xuan to 30 grams of Dendrobium candidum, mix them with tap water and boil them for consumption.

2. Dendrobium candidum is used to treat fever caused by insufficient stomach yin and kidney yin.

Dendrobium candidum has the effect of treating symptoms such as irritability, thirst, bad breath, bleeding or ulceration of gums caused by insufficient stomach yin and kidney yin deficiency. You can wash and cut 10 grams of fresh dendrobium into sections and put them into a sand tea set, add 4 grams of green tea leaves; pour boiling water into the tea set, then simmer on low heat for 5 minutes and drink it as tea.

3. Dendrobium candidum can treat urinary incontinence during pregnancy.

Dendrobium candidum has the effect of treating urinary incontinence during pregnancy. You can use 3 grams of Dendrobium candidum, 3 grams of white peony root, 3 grams of Chuanxiong, 3 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 3 grams of Panax ginseng, 3 grams of Tongcao, and 2 grams of Gardenia. These seven Chinese medicinal materials are boiled in water and taken on an empty stomach.

4. Dendrobium candidum is used to treat heart heat, irritability, and dry yellow tongue coating.

Dendrobium candidum has the effect of treating heart heat, irritability, and yellow and dry tongue coating. You can put 10 grams of Dendrobium candidum into a stone pot and boil it in water, then boil it with 15 grams of dried black plums, 6 grams of lotus core, 30 grams of bamboo leaf core, and 30 grams of watermelon rind to extract the juice, remove the residue and add appropriate amount of old rock sugar to melt it and continue to consume it as tea.

Side effects, taboos, and common problems of Dendrobium candidum:

When using Dendrobium officinale, it can be used alone or in combination with other Chinese medicinal materials such as Adenophora Root, green tea leaves, white peony root, Ophiopogon japonicus, dried black plums, lotus seeds, and watermelon rind. People with weak spleen and stomach should not take Dendrobium officinale; people in the early stage of febrile disease whose yin has not been damaged should not take Dendrobium officinale; people with damp-heat disease that has not yet been cured should not take Dendrobium officinale; people with virtual fire in the stomach and kidneys but no fire should not take Dendrobium officinale.

What should not be eaten with Dendrobium candidum:

Dendrobium can not be taken together with Chinese herbal medicines with laxative effects such as croton, coptis, hemp seed and Glauber's salt. Secondly, it cannot be taken with radish because radish has the function of ventilation, which can well promote the peristalsis of the digestive tract of the human body, thereby playing a role in moisturizing the intestine and laxative. This will reduce the residence time of Dendrobium candidum in the human intestine and reduce the effect of the medicine.

Taboo groups of Dendrobium:

1. After some people with good physical fitness take Dendrobium officinale for a period of time, the symptoms of Yin deficiency may improve. During the period of taking it, use your heart to feel the changes in the body. If the situation of Yin excess and Yang deficiency occurs, you should stop taking Dendrobium, or take Thorn seeds for conditioning according to the doctor's advice.

2. We all know that children and young people are strong, have sufficient kidney energy, and their yang and yin are basically in a balanced state. Therefore, this group of people should not eat Dendrobium except for some kidney yin deficiency caused by basic malnutrition and bad living habits.

Suitable groups for Dendrobium candidum:

1. People who are usually in low spirits and have dull complexion and need to nourish their Yin essence;

2. Dendrobium can nourish the skin and relieve aging, so it can be eaten by women who pursue beauty.

3. Dendrobium contains a variety of nucleic acid substances, which have the function of enhancing immunity and are of great help in enhancing immunity. Those with weak constitution can use it to strengthen their constitution;

4. Dendrobium can strengthen the spleen and stomach, promote gastric acid secretion, improve digestion, and has a good conditioning effect on the weak gastrointestinal tract caused by excessive work pressure, staying up late to work overtime, and irregular daily life.

5. Dendrobium is suitable for people whose liver and lung function are damaged due to excessive drinking and smoking;

6. Dendrobium can clear away internal heat and relieve problems such as sore throat, swollen and painful gums, dry mouth and thirst caused by getting angry easily. In addition, Dendrobium can also clear the throat and relieve the throat, and has a very good throat-protecting effect for teachers and people who use their voice for a long time.

7. Dendrobium can replenish yin and nourish the eyes, and is the best product for protecting eyesight. It can prevent cataracts for middle-aged and elderly friends, and has a significant effect on protecting eyes for students and children;

8. Dendrobium contains dendrobium dodecanidine. Experimental results show that dendrobium dodecanidine has the effect of inhibiting and destroying tumor cells, and has an auxiliary effect on tumor treatment. It can alleviate the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the human body and enhance immunity.