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What are the benefits, effects, and contraindications of Daidai flower?

Jul 20, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Daidai flower is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, consisting of the flower buds of Citrus aurantium var. amara, a plant from the Rutaceae family. Generally, the effects and benefits of Daidai flower include promoting digestion, improving indigestion, relieving diarrhea, and strengthening intestinal function. Contraindications include caution for pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, and those with impaired liver function. Additionally, Daidai flower has functions such as regulating qi and relieving chest congestion, harmonizing the stomach and alleviating nausea, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying.

Dai Dai Hua is a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb, consisting of the flower buds of Citrus aurantium var. amara, a plant from the Rutaceae family. Generally, the effects and benefits of Dai Dai Hua include promoting digestion, improving indigestion, relieving diarrhea, and strengthening intestinal function. Contraindications include caution for pregnant and lactating women, individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, and those with impaired liver function. Specific details are as follows:

I. Effects and Benefits

1. Promotes Digestion: Dai Dai Hua aids digestion by increasing gastric juice secretion, helping break down food and relieving symptoms such as stomach discomfort, stomach pain, and bloating.

2. Improves Indigestion: It enhances gastrointestinal motility and strengthens intestinal movement, thereby improving indigestion and constipation.

3. Relieves Diarrhea and Strengthens Intestines: Dai Dai Hua has an astringent effect, which helps control diarrhea and consolidate intestinal function, making it useful in treating diarrhea.

II. Contraindications

1. Use with Caution in Pregnant and Lactating Women: Dai Dai Hua has certain pharmacological effects and contains active ingredients that may adversely affect the fetus or infant if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

2. Use with Caution in Individuals with Deficiency-Cold of the Spleen and Stomach: While Dai Dai Hua promotes digestion, its use in individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold may worsen symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

3. Use with Caution in Patients with Liver Dysfunction: Some components of Dai Dai Hua require hepatic metabolism; using it in patients with impaired liver function may exacerbate their condition.

Besides the above, Dai Dai Hua also offers additional benefits such as regulating qi and relieving chest tightness, harmonizing the stomach to prevent vomiting, and clearing heat and detoxifying. However, it should also be used cautiously in individuals with kidney dysfunction, coagulation disorders, or allergic constitutions. It is recommended that patients use Dai Dai Hua only under the guidance of a physician to avoid adverse reactions.

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