The efficacy and function of tea brewed from twigs

The branches have magical effects. First of all, this bitter and cool taste has the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire, clearing the heart and relieving troubles. It has a good conditioning effect on damp-heat jaundice and liver and gallbladder dysfunction in many people. The dosage and usage should be selected according to personal physical condition. Not everyone is suitable for drinking tea.

Gardenia Tea

Gardenia is mainly used for:

1. Fever and restlessness. This product is bitter and cold in nature, and can clear away the fire evil in the three burners, and has the effect of clearing the heart and relieving restlessness.

2. Damp-heat jaundice. Because it can clear away dampness and heat in the liver and gallbladder and relieve jaundice.

3. Vomiting and nosebleed due to blood heat.

4. Sores, swellings, and injuries from falls. According to the "Ben Cao", Gardenia "treats evil spirits in the five internal organs, heat in the stomach, red face, alcohol sores, abdominal and nose sores, white leprosy and red leprosy sores." "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "It can relieve triple-burner fire, clear stomach blood, treat heat syncope and heart pain, relieve heat depression, and promote qi stagnation."

Gardenia peel (peel) tends to reach the surface and remove heat from the skin, while gardenia kernel (seed) tends to go inside and clear internal heat. When used raw, it can move the qi and reduce fire; when fried until black, it can move the blood and stop bleeding. Because this product is bitter and cold and can damage the stomach, it is not suitable for people with spleen deficiency and loose stools.

Usage and Dosage: For oral use: decoct in water, 2-4 qian; or make into pills or powder. For external use: Grind it into powder and apply it raw for clearing away heat and detoxifying, or stir-fry it for cooling blood and stopping bleeding.

Adverse reactions and precautions:

1. Toxicity: There are no reports of poisoning caused by taking Gardenia.

2. Allergic reactions: No allergic reactions have been reported after taking Gardenia jasminoides decoction. The intravenous or intramuscular injection of Yinzhihuang injection made from Gardenia, Artemisia capillaris, rhubarb, baicalin, etc. to treat hepatitis may cause allergic reactions, urticaria, asthma, or abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and a drop in blood pressure.

3. Gardenia has a good effect in lowering transaminase and relieving jaundice in the treatment of hepatitis. However, this medicine is cold in nature and is suitable for patients with damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder and symptoms of heat. Many patients with chronic hepatitis do not have fever symptoms. Moreover, patients with a long course of illness may also show obvious signs of Qi deficiency and Yang deficiency.