Trichosanthes Root and Honey Drink
Ingredients
- Trichosanthes root (tianhuafen) 12g
- Honey 1 tablespoon
Principle
Trichosanthes root clears heat and promotes fluids; honey moistens dryness and tonifies the middle. The pair targets stomach yin deficiency with deficient fire rising upward.
Effects & uses
Suitable for hiccups with dry mouth and throat, red tongue with little coating, and dry stools (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Grind trichosanthes root to fine powder and mix with honey, diluting with boiling water.
How to use
- 2–3 times daily; each dose uses 12g trichosanthes root and 1 tablespoon honey.
Caution
Not appropriate for spleen-stomach deficiency-cold or loose stools. Not a substitute for medication.
Source
Self-Care for Common Ills (compiled in Zhongyi Baodian). To be manually verified.