The Efficacy, Functions, and Methods of Use of Lycium Bark
Disease description:
I usually tend to have excessive internal heat and a weak constitution. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who prescribed me some herbal medicine. I noticed that one of the ingredients is Lycium Bark (Di Gu Pi). Could you please explain the benefits, effects, and proper usage of Lycium Bark?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yan Xinpeng
The functions and benefits of Lycium root bark (Di Gu Pi) are as follows:
1. It can clear internal heat, reduce fever, and relieve summer heat, making it especially suitable for use in summer.
2. It can treat tidal fever due to yin deficiency, as well as persistent low-grade fever and night sweats caused by blood heat from yin deficiency.
3. It can be used to treat respiratory diseases, circulatory system disorders, and external injuries.
4. It helps enhance the body's immunity and improve physical constitution. It can be cooked into a thin porridge, used to make medicinal wine, or added to soups.
