Kochia scoparia, one of the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, is often used in clinical practice because of its many benefits, which can help us assist in the treatment of some diseases. So, what are the benefits and effects of koji? Let's take a look together.
1. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory
Kochia scoparia can treat kidney disease, improve kidney function, accelerate human metabolism, help eliminate excess water, and eliminate symptoms of edema. It has a good effect on patients with difficulty urinating.
2. Clearing heat and dispelling dampness
Dikuzi also has the effect of clearing heat and dampness. It can help clear dampness and toxins in the body, accelerate metabolism, and effectively treat diseases such as vaginal discharge, gonorrhea, hernia, and ulcers.
3. Treatment of skin diseases
Kochia scoparia also has the effect of relieving itching and can treat various skin diseases. This includes urticaria, which is common but not easy to cure and is generally divided into acute and chronic types. It is possible to decoct and take together with other Chinese herbs, soak in medicine residue, wipe the rash on the skin, take orally and apply externally, which has a good therapeutic effect on urticaria.
The Eating Methods of Kochia scoparia
1. Koji Red Date Tea
In addition to being used for decoction, this traditional Chinese medicinal herb can also be brewed with red dates to make tea. When needed, you can take 30g of ground skin and four red dates, grind them all, put them in a thermos, pour them in boiling water and soak for 20 minutes, then take out the tea and drink it. It can be consumed multiple times a day to relieve human skin itching and eczema.
2. Fructus Kochia Brown Sugar Water
Take a certain amount of ground skin and boil it over high heat in clean water. After half an hour, turn it to low heat. Then add brown sugar and let it dissolve. Stir well and fry together. Kochia scoparia has a cool nature, while brown sugar has a warm nature. When both are decocted together, the medicinal effect can be neutralized. This type of Kochia scoparia brown sugar water has a better taste and can also nourish qi and blood.
3. Soaking Kochia in Wine
Take 50g of Kochia scoparia, 50g of heather leaf and 50g of Angelica sinensis to grind together, prepare a jin of Baijiu, and put the fine powder of materials into the pot together with Baijiu to boil. After about half an hour, cook it and take it out of the pot. Filter the medicine residue and leave the liquor behind for consumption. Take about 50g three times a day in the morning, middle, and evening. Do not overdo it. Persisting in taking can improve skin diseases and prevent rheumatism.
The above is the introduction to the efficacy and effects of Kochia scoparia. It should be noted that during the use and administration of Kochia scoparia, it is important to pay attention to the dosage and avoid excessive consumption, otherwise it may lead to adverse symptoms such as allergies and skin damage.