The Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications of Stone Sweet Flag
Disease description:
Recently, my head has often felt foggy and I feel sleepy. A colleague said that taking some Acorus tatarinowii (Shi Chang Pu) would help, so I would like to learn about its effects, uses, and contraindications.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The main functions of Acorus stone (Shi Chang Pu) include:
1. Resuscitating and awakening the mind: Shi Chang Pu has the effect of opening the orifices and refreshing the brain, commonly used to treat conditions such as coma caused by stroke and impaired consciousness.
2. Resolving dampness and stimulating the appetite: It can be used to treat symptoms such as poor appetite and indigestion caused by dampness affecting the spleen and stomach.
3. Calming the mind and enhancing intelligence: It can help alleviate restlessness of the mind, insomnia, and excessive dreaming, and may aid in improving memory.
Contraindications:
- Individuals allergic to Shi Chang Pu should avoid its use to prevent allergic reactions.
- Patients with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, accompanied by symptoms such as dry mouth and thirst, should use it cautiously to avoid exacerbating their condition.
Before using Shi Chang Pu, it is advisable to determine its suitability and the appropriate dosage based on individual constitution and medical condition.
