What are the functions and effects of Liu Shen Qu (Six God Medicinal Preparation)?

Liushenqu, a name of a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, is composed of Polygonum hydropiper, Artemisia carvifolia, Xanthium grass, red adzuki bean, bitter almond, wheat bran, and flour. It commonly has functions of relieving superficies, promoting metabolism, resolving dampness to stop diarrhea, regulating qi to relieve pain, strengthening the spleen, and harmonizing the stomach. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Relieving superficies

Liushenqu has a sweet, acrid, and warm property and enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It has the function of relieving superficies and can be used to treat symptoms such as common cold with food stagnation and fever.

2. Promoting metabolism

Enzymatic substances in Liushenqu can accelerate the metabolic process in the body, helping to eliminate waste and toxins and maintain internal environmental stability. This also has positive effects on improving skin condition and delaying aging.

3. Resolving dampness and stopping diarrhea

Liushenqu has a certain effect of drying dampness and can help eliminate internal dampness and alleviate symptoms caused by damp pathogens. At the same time, Liushenqu also has an effect of stopping diarrhea and is effective for treating diarrhea caused by gastrointestinal irritation.

4. Regulating qi and relieving pain

Components such as almond and Polygonum hydropiper in Liushenqu have effects of regulating qi and relieving pain. They can ease gastrointestinal spasms and reduce abdominal pain. For symptoms such as chest tightness and abdominal distension caused by qi stagnation, Liushenqu achieves pain relief by regulating qi circulation.

5. Strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach

Liushenqu can help improve the condition of spleen and stomach weakness. Its special ingredients help enhance the digestive and absorptive functions of the spleen and stomach. It is suitable for conditions such as spleen and stomach weakness, indigestion, and food accumulation.

During administration, attention should be paid to dietary regulation. Consumption of raw, cold, greasy, spicy, and irritating foods should be avoided to facilitate the effectiveness of the medicine.