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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and I've been following your popular science articles. Recently, I have been researching the curative effects of some traditional herbs and found that corn silk is believed to have a dampness and diuretic effect. I would like to ask you, if corn silk is combined with other herbs, can it produce different effects? Looking forward to your professional answers!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your support. In response to your question, it is true that corn silk is believed to have dampness and diuretic effects in Chinese medicine. When used in combination with other herbs, it can produce different curative effects according to different compatibility principles. Below I will answer this question for you in detail.
First, let's understand the pharmacological effects of corn silk. Corn silk is sweet, light, flat in nature, and belongs to the bladder, liver, and gallbladder meridians. It has the effects of diuretic drenching, clearing heat and detoxifying, calming the liver and calming wind, and lowering blood pressure. In clinical practice, corn silk is often used for nephritis, cystitis, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.
Next, we will use the combination of **corn silk and other herbs to produce different curative effects.
1.Corn silk + motherwort.
Motherwort has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. The use of corn silk with motherwort can be used for women's menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea and other symptoms. The two complement each other, which can not only diuretic dampness, but also invigorate blood and regulate menstruation, and are suitable for the pathogenesis of dampness and heat accumulation and blood stasis blockage.
2.Corn silk + psyllium.
Psyllium has the effects of diluting water and dampness, clearing heat and detoxifying, and brightening the eyes. Corn silk is compatible with psyllium, which can be used for nephritis, cystitis, urethritis and other diseases caused by dampness and heat. The two work together to enhance the effect of dampness and diuresis, while clearing away heat and detoxification, and relieving inflammation.
3.Corn silk + hook vine.
Hook vine has the effect of calming the liver and calming wind, clearing heat and detoxifying. Corn silk is used with hook vine for high blood pressure, headache, dizziness and other symptoms. The two complement each other, which can not only calm the liver and calm the wind, but also promote dampness and clear heat, and is suitable for the pathogenesis of hyperactivity of liver yang and dampness and heat.
Of course, the compatibility and use of medicinal materials need to be adjusted according to the specific condition and constitution of the individual. In practical application, it is recommended to do it under the guidance of a professional doctor. In addition, corn whiskers, although they have a variety of benefits, are not suitable for all populations. Special populations such as pregnant women, lactating women, and children should be used with caution.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that TCM is an esoteric science, and the compatibility and use of medicinal materials needs to follow strict TCM theories. In exploring the therapeutic effects of herbal medicine, we need to respect traditional experience while focusing on scientific validation. I hope that through your questions, more people will be interested in traditional Chinese medicine and jointly inherit and carry forward the precious medical heritage of our country.
References] 1Chen Yaobang. Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2015
2.Wang Yongyan. Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010
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