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For many female friends, Siwu Decoction, Zhongjiang Decoction and Shenghua Decoction are all familiar Chinese medicine drinks, but do you really know the usage of these three kinds of medicine drinks? Peng, a Chinese doctor, pointed out that although Siwu Decoction, Zhongjiang Decoction and Shenghua Decoction are all tonics for conditioning the body, if they are drunk at the wrong time or in the wrong way, it will easily lead to health problems. Therefore, it is best for female friends to make clear their respective usage and efficacy before drinking, so don't confuse them!
Siwu decoction, a holy medicine for gynecological diseases
Siwutang originated from the prescription of Taiping Huimin Hejiju in Song Dynasty, which is the main prescription of nourishing blood and enriching blood, and is mostly used to recuperate gynecological diseases. The prescription consists of Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Rhizoma Chuanxiong and Radix Paeoniae. Its main function is to regulate menstruation and relieve pain, nourish blood and relax muscles and tendons, help menstrual blood flow smoothly, and improve menstrual anemia and dizziness. Because taking Siwu Decoction helps to nourish blood gas, if you get into the habit of taking it from an early age, it can moisturize the skin, slow down the aging of physiological functions, help blood flow and improve the coldness of hands and feet, so it is also called "the holy medicine for gynecological diseases".
Peng analyzed that the main function of using Angelica sinensis in Siwu Decoction is to relieve the pain, bloating, dryness and depression of PMS. If the user has anemia, he should choose all angelica which can replenish blood and promote blood circulation. And if you are a person with blood stasis constitution, you should use angelica tail with the function of promoting blood circulation. Chuanxiong rhizome can resist bacteria and diminish inflammation, regulate uterine contraction, and relieve symptoms such as menstrual discomfort and emotional anxiety. If you often have headaches during menstruation, you can use raw Ligusticum chuanxiong, which can promote blood circulation and qi circulation, dispel wind and relieve pain. However, if abdominal pain is serious, it is often used to induce drugs to enter the blood and enhance the effect of promoting blood circulation and dredging menstruation.
In addition, Bai Mudan and Red Peony are the main peonies in the market. If female friends are prone to chest tightness, abdominal distension and irregular menstruation during menstruation, Paeonia lactiflora, which nourishes blood and softens liver, can be used as Paeonia lactiflora in Siwu Decoction. If the blood circulation is poor, menstrual pain is easy to occur, blood clots are many, and blood color is dark, it is suitable for Paeonia lactiflora, which can cool blood and promote blood circulation, eliminate carbuncle and disperse swelling. The choice of Rehmannia glutinosa should also consider symptoms and physique. If you are prone to cold hands and feet and weak constitution, you should use yellow earth to replenish blood and strengthen your heart. On the other hand, if the physiological period is prone to acne, accompanied by dry mouth and other virtual fire phenomena, you should choose the birthplace of clearing heat and cooling blood.
However, Siwutang is not necessarily suitable for everyone. Some women are too hot and dry, but after drinking, they have problems such as dry mouth and acne, so it is not applicable. Those with hysteromyoma or endometriosis (chocolate cyst) should not take it at will. If you take it improperly, it may lead to a growing tumor. You must find a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner to ensure safety.
What needs special reminder is that the correct drinking time of Siwutang is that when women have non-menstrual cramps, they can drink it continuously for about 5 to 7 days. It is absolutely forbidden to take it during the physiological period, otherwise it may affect the metabolism of the next physiological period and even cause other female diseases; Even if the physiological period is over, it is not appropriate to take it immediately. It is best to wait 2 ~ 3 days to make sure that your menstrual blood has been completely exhausted, and then you can start taking it. Peng said that Siwutang was originally a kind of medicine, and many women regarded it as a healthy drink at home, so they could drink it whenever they wanted. As a result, there are often cases of rushing to see a doctor because of drinking too much Siwu decoction during menstruation.
Although Siwutang is called "the holy medicine of gynecological diseases", it is not a special medicine for women, and male friends can take it if their physique is suitable; Just like the well-known Shiquan Dabu Soup, there are ingredients of Siwu Soup. Siwu decoction does not contain female hormones. Both men and women, as long as they feel dizzy, tired, weak and pale, can drink Siwu Decoction after being prescribed by a doctor. For people who often feel tired easily, or have symptoms of anemia and pallor, which is called "insufficient blood gas" in Chinese medicine, if necessary, they can take Siwutang/kloc-0 once a day, which will be of great help to relieve symptoms.
Captain Tongtang improves menopausal symptoms
The main functions of Zhongjiang decoction and Siwu decoction are not the same. Siwu decoction is mainly used to nourish blood gas. Zhongjiang decoction is based on Wenjing decoction and consists of 16 kinds of medicinal materials, including Radix Paeoniae Alba, Radix Rehmanniae, Rhizoma Chuanxiong, Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria, Semen Persicae, Cortex Moutan, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Ginseng, Zingiberis Rhizoma, Coptidis Rhizoma, Flos Caryophylli and Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae. For those who work too hard and stay up too late, which leads to menstrual disorders, they can also be treated with Lieutenant General Decoction.
In addition to the physiological period and before and after the physiological period, pregnant women can also take Zhongjiang decoction during confinement, which can help the body replenish qi. In addition, Zhongjiang decoction can also improve menopausal disorders, osteoporosis and other problems, such as insomnia, night sweats, palpitations and so on. However, Lieutenant General Tang is not necessarily suitable for everyone, so it is necessary to find a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner to ensure that it is safe before drinking.
The biggest difference with Siwu decoction is that Zhongjiang decoction can be drunk during menstrual cramps and can relieve dysmenorrhea during menstruation. Taking it after menstruation has the effect of enriching blood, and taking it before menstruation can also relieve PMS. Especially for women who are prone to physical pain, it is especially recommended to drink during the physiological period. On the contrary, it is suggested to start taking it on the fifth day of the physiological period, so as to replenish blood and promote qi and regulate hormones. For postmenopausal women, drinking Zhongjiang decoction can improve menopausal disorders such as palpitation, flushing, insomnia, depression and night sweats. Long-term drinking is helpful to improve osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and other problems.
In addition, if women have cold hands and feet, dizziness, tinnitus, shoulder pain, abdominal pain, poor blood circulation, poor breastfeeding, hormonal imbalance and other discomfort symptoms after delivery, drinking Zhongjiang Decoction in moderation will also help improve their physical fitness and accelerate their recovery after delivery.
Shenghua decoction, promoting blood circulation and removing lochia
Shenghua Decoction consists of Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum Chuanxiong, peach heart, fried ginger and fried licorice. It is different from Siwu Decoction, which can only be taken after menstruation, and it is also different from Zhongjiang Decoction, which can be taken when dysmenorrhea is serious. Shenghua decoction is the main prescription to promote postpartum uterine contraction, invigorate qi and promote blood circulation, eliminate lochia and replenish blood when postpartum lochia is not exhausted. Peng said that after giving birth, women need the reconstruction and regeneration of endometrium to return to normal pregnancy, and the main function of Shenghua Decoction is in this part. The best time to take it is 7 ~ 10 days after delivery, once a day 1 time, preferably not more than two weeks after delivery, otherwise the endometrium may be unstable and have negative effects.
Although biochemical soup can be used to discharge lochia after delivery, it is not suitable for everyone to distinguish one's physique first when using it. Therefore, from the perspective of Chinese medicine, no prescription or medicated diet can be taken by everyone, even biochemical soup should adapt to different constitutions and make different treatments. It is suggested that the parturient should find a professional Chinese medicine practitioner and prepare a suitable nourishing prescription according to their own physique.
Of course, in order to help the parturient recover quickly, the principle of constant conditioning is "nourishing stomach and benefiting qi", so postpartum women should focus on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, nourishing blood and tonifying kidney and benefiting qi. At the same time, we should also consider the emotional problems after delivery and adjust the diet according to the maternal physique.
Shenghua decoction can not only help postpartum lochia discharge, but also promote milk secretion, regulate uterine contraction and prevent puerperal infection. In terms of taking time, general natural products can be taken continuously for 5 ~ 7 days from the second day after production; For caesarean section, it is recommended to take it for 3 ~ 5 days from the fourth day. As for the appropriate timing and dosage, we should follow the guidance of professional doctors, otherwise taking Shenghua Decoction in excess may prolong the lochia time, affect endometrial regeneration and cause bleeding.
Shenghua decoction can promote the discharge of uterine blood clots, so it can also be used to improve menstrual disorders in clinic, especially for women who have problems such as poor discharge of blood clots, abdominal distension and abdominal pain during menstruation. Under the guidance of a doctor, take 1 time from the first day of menstruation for 3 days. Sanitary flower soup can cause strong contraction of uterus, so avoid drinking biochemical soup when menstruation comes unless there are special circumstances.
This article is taken from issue 364.