Tai Zi Shen – Pseudostellaria Heterophylla

Tai Zi Shen – Pseudostellaria Heterophylla
[Family and medicinal part] This product is the root of Pseudostellariae Pseudostellariae of the Caryophyllaceae family.
[Nature and flavor and meridians] Sweet, slightly bitter, neutral. Enters the spleen and lung meridians.
[Effects] Tonifies qi and nourishes the stomach.
[Clinical application] Used for weakness after illness, fatigue, decreased appetite, palpitations, spontaneous sweating, thirst due to lack of body fluid, and emaciation in children.
This product is similar to ginseng in function but weak in strength. It is a clear tonic among qi-tonifying drugs. It is used for symptoms such as deficiency of qi and yin after illness. It can be used together with Adenophora scabra and Chinese yam. It can also be used when the evil has not been completely eliminated and symptoms such as deficiency of qi, lack of body fluid and thirst are seen.
[Prescription name] Haier ginseng, Pseudostellariae Pseudostellariae (wash and dry for use.)
[General dosage and usage] Two to five qian, decocted and taken.
【Comments】1. Pseudostellariae Radix is ​​a medicine for invigorating qi and clearing qi. Its effect is similar to that of ginseng but weaker. When phlegm heat stagnates in the lungs, coughs with a lot of phlegm, and symptoms such as insufficient qi and yin, dry mouth and fatigue are not cured for a long time, this product can be used in combination with heat-clearing and phlegm-resolving medicines such as houttuynia, dandelion, honeysuckle, peucedanum, and guaweipi. Its efficacy is better than that of heat-clearing and phlegm-resolving medicines alone.
2. The Pseudostellariae Radix used in modern clinical practice is a plant of the Caryophyllaceae family, while the “Pseudostellariae Radix” used in ancient times is not the same plant as this product. For example, the “Compendium of Materia Medica” in the Qing Dynasty said: “Although it is very thin like ginseng strips, it is short, tight and solid with reed grains, and its effect is not inferior to ginseng.” Another example is “Compendium of Materia Medica Supplement” said: “The taste is very bitter, and the effect is the same as Liaoshen.” According to the above, they all refer to the young roots of ginseng, a plant of the Araliaceae family.
Where is the main medicinal part of Pseudostellaria heterophylla?
Medicinal part of Pseudostellaria heterophylla:
This product is the dried root of Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Mig.) Pax ex Pax et Hoffm. of Caryophyllaceae. It is dug up in summer when most of the stems and leaves are withered, washed, the fibrous roots are removed, and the fibrous roots are slightly blanched in boiling water and then dried in the sun or directly dried in the sun. Characteristics of the medicinal part of Pseudostellaria heterophylla:
This product is slender and spindle-shaped or slender and strip-shaped, slightly curved, 3~10cm long, and 0.2~0.6cm in diameter. The surface is grayish yellow to yellow-brown, relatively smooth, with slight longitudinal wrinkles, and fibrous root marks in the depressions. There is a stem mark at the top. It is hard and brittle, with a relatively flat cross section, light yellow-brown around, light yellow-white in the center, and horny. It has a slight smell and tastes slightly sweet.
How is Pseudostellariae recorded in ancient books?

Chinese Medicinal Plants: “It is good for treating children’s sweating.

Jiangsu Medicinal Materials: “It replenishes lung yin and strengthens the spleen and stomach. It treats lung deficiency cough, palpitations, mental fatigue and other symptoms.

Jiangsu Plant Medicinal Materials: “It is a strong and stomachic medicine, which can treat weak stomach, indigestion, neurasthenia, and has the function of harmonizing the middle qi. It is used by the people to treat children’s sweating.

Pharmaceuticals: “It replenishes qi, benefits blood, and produces body fluid. “It treats “spleen deficiency diarrhea, insomnia and forgetfulness.

効果
Pseudostellariae has the effects of replenishing qi and strengthening spleen, producing body fluid and moistening lungs.

What are the main effects and clinical applications of Pseudostellariae?
Pseudostellariae is used for spleen deficiency and fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness after illness, insufficient qi and yin, spontaneous sweating and thirst, and dry cough in the lungs.

·Spleen and lung qi and yin deficiency syndrome: Treat spleen deficiency, stomach yin deficiency, loss of appetite, dry mouth, thirst, chronic diarrhea, yellow face, weak body, lack of energy, night sweats, etc., often used with Adenophora acuminata, white lentils, Chinese yam, etc.
Treat lung dryness and dry cough, can be used with Adenophora acuminata, Ophiopogon japonicus, etc.
What other effects does Pseudostellaria heterophylla have?
In my country’s traditional food culture, some Chinese medicinal materials are often widely consumed as food ingredients by the people, that is, substances that are both food and Chinese medicinal materials according to tradition (i.e. edible medicinal substances). According to the documents issued by the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation, Pseudostellaria heterophylla can be used as both medicine and food within a limited range of use and dosage.
Commonly used medicinal diet recipes for Pseudostellaria heterophylla are as follows
Qi deficiency and lung dryness, cough, shortness of breath, dry mouth and thirst
Pseudostellaria heterophylla 100g, lily 50g, half a monk fruit, frog 500g, lean pork 150g
Wash Pseudostellariae Radix, Lily, and Monk Fruit, put them in a pot, and add an appropriate amount of water. After boiling over high heat, add lean pork and frogs and boil, then simmer for 2 hours over low heat, season and serve.
Labor injury
15g Pseudostellariae Radix, appropriate amount of rice wine and brown sugar. Steam the juice together and take it.
Qi and blood deficiency after illness
15g Pseudostellariae Radix, 12g Astragalus, 3g Schisandrae Chinensis, 9g tender white lentils, 4 jujubes. Decoction instead of tea.
What are the compound preparations containing Pseudostellariae Radix?
Erbao Granules
Strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, and promote the production of body fluids and appetite. It is used for poor appetite, dry mouth and thirst, long-term diarrhea, yellow face and weak body, lack of energy, and night sweats caused by spleen deficiency and insufficient stomach yin.
Jinguo Drink
Nourishes yin and produces body fluids, clears heat and relieves sore throat. It is used for redness and swelling of the throat, sore throat, dry mouth and throat caused by lung heat and yin injury; acute and chronic pharyngitis with the above symptoms. It can also be used for dry throat discomfort caused by radiotherapy.
Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets
Jiangwei Xiaoshi. It is used for food accumulation caused by spleen and stomach weakness, with symptoms of loss of appetite, sour and smelly belching, and abdominal distension; indigestion with the above symptoms.
Ke Le Ning Capsules
Yin Qi and Yin, promote fluid production and quench thirst. It is used for diabetes caused by deficiency of both qi and yin, with symptoms of thirst and frequent drinking, fever in the five hearts, fatigue and sweating, palpitations and shortness of breath; type 2 diabetes with the above symptoms.
Modern research progress on Pseudostellariae Radix
This product has multiple pharmacological effects such as enhancing the body’s immune function, anti-stress, anti-fatigue, improving learning and memory, anti-aging, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, relieving cough, expectorant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory.
使用法
Pseudostellariae Radix has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, promoting fluid production and moistening the lungs. It can be taken as a decoction, or boiled in water, porridge or soup. But no matter which method is used, it needs to be taken according to the doctor’s instructions.
How to use Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae correctly?
When Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae is taken orally, the usual dosage is 9g-30g.
Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae is usually used in decoctions, and can also be made into powder or pills. However, the use of Chinese medicinal materials must be based on syndrome differentiation and treatment, and should be used under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners. It should not be used at will, and it should not be used at will, let alone listen to Chinese medicine prescriptions and advertisements at will.
In addition, Pseudostellariae Radix … Rice system
Take Radix Pseudostellariae, add rice and stir-fry until small black spots appear, then sieve out the rice. For every 100kg Radix Pseudostellariae, use 18kg of rice (Compilation). Stir-frying
Take clean Radix Pseudostellariae and put it in a pot, heat it with a slow fire, stir-fry until it turns slightly yellow, take it out and let it cool (Practical Chinese Medicine Processing).
Which drugs should be used with Radix Pseudostellariae with special attention?
Radix Pseudostellariae should not be used with Veratrum.
The combined use of Chinese medicine and the combined use of Chinese and Western medicines require syndrome differentiation and clinical individualized treatment. If you are using other drugs, please consult a doctor before taking the medicine, and inform the doctor of all your diagnosed diseases and treatment plans you are receiving.
使用方法
Radix Pseudostellariae is sweet and replenishes deficiency, so it should be taken with caution by those with strong evil.
What are the precautions when using Radix Pseudostellariae?
Radix Pseudostellariae should not be used with Veratrum.
Those with cold spleen and slippery intestines and long-term diarrhea should not use it.
During medication, avoid eating radish, mung beans and strong alkaline foods such as grapes, tea, wine, kelp sprouts, kelp, etc.
How to identify and use Pseudostellaria heterophylla?
Pseudostellaria heterophylla is the dried root of Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Mig.) Pax ex Pax et Hoffm., a plant of Caryophyllaceae
American ginseng is the root of Panax quinguefolium L., a plant of Araliaceae.
American ginseng and Pseudostellaria heterophylla are both products that replenish both qi and yin, and both have the functions of benefiting the qi of the lungs, replenishing the yin of the lungs, and promoting the production of body fluids and quenching thirst. However, Pseudostellaria heterophylla is flat in nature and weak in strength, and its ability to replenish qi, nourish yin, promote the production of body fluids and clear heat is not as good as American ginseng.
Pseudostellaria heterophylla is suitable for mild symptoms of qi and yin deficiency, patients with mild heat and children; American ginseng should be used for patients with both qi and yin damage and more severe heat.
The most frequently asked question by patients
What are the effects of compound Pseudostellaria heterophylla granules?
Compound Pseudostellaria heterophylla granules are composed of Pseudostellaria heterophylla, Ganoderma lucidum, Poria cocos, Hawthorn, malt, rice sprouts, zinc sulfate, calcium gluconate, and ammonium ferric citrate.
It has the functions of replenishing qi and promoting fluid, strengthening the spleen and digesting food. It is suitable for anorexia, diarrhea and iron deficiency anemia in children with qi and yin deficiency.
What is the difference between ginseng and Pseudostellaria baicalensis?
Both ginseng and Pseudostellaria baicalensis are sweet and slightly bitter, enter the spleen and lung meridians, and have the functions of replenishing qi and promoting fluid, replenishing the spleen and benefiting the lungs. They can be used for the symptoms of spleen and lung qi deficiency and qi and fluid damage. However, ginseng is a plant of the Araliaceae family, with a slightly warm nature, and belongs to the heart meridian. It has a strong tonic effect, can greatly replenish the vital energy, restore the pulse and consolidate the body, and is used for emergency treatment of critical symptoms of qi deficiency and impotence; it also has the effects of calming the mind, improving intelligence, absorbing blood, and strengthening yang. It can also be used for insomnia, forgetfulness, qi failure to absorb blood, and impotence. Pseudostellaria baicalensis is a plant of the Caryophyllaceae family, with a mild nature, and its tonic effect is far inferior to ginseng, and it has no function of replenishing vital energy. It mainly replenishes qi and promotes fluid, and is used for spleen deficiency and insufficient stomach yin.
Side effects and contraindications of Radix Pseudostellariae?
Side effects:
·If taken orally in large amounts or in excess, chest tightness, abdominal distension, dry mouth, poor appetite, irritability, and even loss of appetite and decreased blood pressure may occur. Contraindications:
·Do not use with Veratrum.
·People with cold spleen and slippery intestines and chronic diarrhea should not use this medicine.
During medication, avoid eating radish, mung beans, and strongly alkaline foods such as grapes, tea leaves, wine, kelp sprouts, and kelp.
The effect of Radix Pseudostellariae and Radix Pseudostellariae with lean meat soup
Both Radix Pseudostellariae and Radix Pseudostellariae are yin-nourishing medicines. Radix Pseudostellariae has the effects of promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving coughs. Radix Pseudostellariae has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, promoting fluid production and moistening the lungs. Pork has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, and nourishing and strengthening. Radix Pseudostellariae and Radix Pseudostellariae with lean meat soup are suitable for physical weakness, sallow complexion, chronic cough without sputum, loss of appetite, dry mouth and throat, sore throat, irritability and insomnia, night sweats due to dryness, and body weight loss. The nourishing effect of Radix Ophiopogonis and Lean Meat Soup is relatively mild, and it is suitable for long-term use by those with both qi and yin deficiency. However, Ophiopogonis is cold and greasy, so it should be used with caution by those with weak constitution and heavy dampness. Pork is relatively greasy, so it should be used with caution by those with heavy phlegm and dampness.