What are the functions and effects of Jian Qu?

　　Jianqu is made from Liushenqu (Six God Curd) plus Magnolia bark, Costus root, Atractylodes, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Green tangerine peel, Perilla, Schizonepeta,羌活 (Nepeta root), and more than 40 other traditional Chinese herbs. It generally has functions and effects such as regulating gastrointestinal function, detoxifying and reducing swelling, relieving stress and improving sleep, removing dampness and stopping dysentery, promoting qi circulation and activating blood circulation. Detailed analysis is as follows:

　　1. Regulating Gastrointestinal Function

　　Jianqu can regulate gastrointestinal function and relieve discomfort symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain. Whether used alone or in combination with other Chinese herbs for decoction, Jianqu can effectively improve gastrointestinal function and promote the absorption and utilization of nutrients.

　　2. Detoxification and Reducing Swelling

　　Jianqu has the effect of detoxifying and reducing swelling and can be used to treat symptoms such as snake bites and abscesses with pain and swelling. Modern research has found that some components in Jianqu have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of certain bacteria and viruses, thereby achieving detoxification and reducing swelling.

　　3. Relieving Stress and Improving Sleep

　　Some herbal ingredients in Jianqu, such as Licorice and Poria, have a calming and soothing effect, which can alleviate accumulated stress in daily life and help improve sleep quality. For people who often feel anxious or suffer from insomnia, moderate use of Jianqu may help restore good sleep.

　　4. Removing Dampness and Stopping Dysentery

　　Jianqu is suitable for patients with damp-heat diarrhea and dysentery, and has the effect of removing dampness and stopping dysentery. When combined with Chinese herbs such as Coptis and Atractylodes, it can effectively relieve symptoms of damp-heat diarrhea and dysentery. This effect may be related to its ability to regulate the balance of moisture in the body and reduce the invasion of dampness pathogens in the intestines.

　　5. Promoting Qi Circulation and Activating Blood Circulation

　　Jianqu has the effect of promoting qi circulation and activating blood circulation, which can relieve various discomfort symptoms caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Combining it with blood-activating and stasis-resolving Chinese herbs such as Angelica and Ligusticum can enhance the effect. Scientific research also indicates that some components in Jianqu can promote blood circulation and improve local microcirculation.

　　At the same time, in daily life, one should maintain a healthy lifestyle, improve eating habits, engage in appropriate physical exercise, enhance physical fitness, and reduce the risk of disease.