The benefits and effects of soaking Salvia root (Danshen) and Platycodon root (Jiegeng) in water for drinking

Jun 17, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've been coughing a lot recently and have chest pain. My doctor suggested drinking water steeped with Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) and Platycodon root (Jiegeng). I would like to know, what are the benefits and effects of drinking Danshen and Jiegeng infused water?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The benefits and effects of drinking Danshen and Jiegeng steeped in water are mainly as follows: 1. Clearing heat and detoxifying: Both Danshen and Jiegeng have properties that clear heat and detoxify, which can help relieve symptoms such as fever and sore throat caused by infections. 2. Promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation: Both herbs promote blood circulation and can serve as an adjunct treatment for gynecological conditions such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea. 3. Removing blood stasis and relieving pain: Drinking Danshen and Jiegeng infusion helps eliminate blood stasis and alleviate pain, providing relief for symptoms such as chest oppression, angina, and abdominal or hypochondriac pain. 4. Soothing the throat and promoting pus drainage: This is a specific effect of Jiegeng, which soothes the throat and improves voice. It is effective for symptoms such as sore throat, hoarseness, lung abscess, and expectoration of pus. Drinking Danshen and Jiegeng infusion offers multiple benefits, including clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation to regulate menstruation, removing blood stasis to relieve pain, and soothing the throat while promoting pus drainage. However, please use only under the guidance of a physician.