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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and have been following your popular science articles. Recently, I saw a saying on the Internet: "One pass through the five organs, two flavors of medicine soaked in water, fast laxative without harming the body", which made me very curious. I have a certain understanding of Chinese medicine, but I still have some doubts about this statement. I would like to ask you, is this statement scientific? If science, can you explain in detail how this works? Looking forward to hearing from you!
Fans asked: Is this statement reliable? Is there any scientific basis for this?
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your trust and support. Regarding the statement you mentioned that "one pass through the five organs, two flavors of medicine soaked in water, and fast laxative will not hurt the body", this statement does have a certain theoretical basis in traditional Chinese medicine. However, please note that the "one pass and five internal organs" here does not refer to a one-time ** disease of the five organs, but refers to the promotion of the coordination of the functions of the five organs through laxative.
In TCM theory, the intestine is known as the "conduction officer" and is mainly responsible for excreting food residues from the body. When the intestinal function is normal, the internal organs can be fully nourished and the body can be maintained. Therefore, keeping the intestines open is essential for maintaining the health of the five internal organs.
As for the "two-flavor medicinal soaked water", this refers to miscanthus (sodium sulfate) and senna. Miscanthus has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening dryness and laxative, while senna has the effect of diarrhoea and laxative, eliminating accumulation and strengthening the stomach. The combination of the two can effectively relieve constipation and promote intestinal peristalsis.
However, it should be emphasized that when using these two medicines, it must be done under the guidance of a professional doctor. Because excessive or improper use may lead to adverse reactions and even damage to physical health.
Next, I will explain in detail how this statement works.
1.Mechanism of action: The main ingredient of miscanthus nitrate is sodium sulfate, after entering the intestine, sodium sulfate will absorb water, so that the water in the intestinal lumen increases, thereby promoting intestinal peristalsis and helping defecation. At the same time, miscanthus nitrate also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, which can remove heat toxins in the intestines and improve constipation symptoms.
2.Mechanism of action of senna: Senna contains a large number of anthraquinone compounds, which can stimulate the intestinal mucosa and promote intestinal peristalsis, so as to achieve the effect of laxative heat. In addition, senna also has the effect of dissipating and strengthening the stomach, which can help restore the normal function of the digestive system.
It is important to note that although these two drugs can provide rapid laxation to a certain extent, long-term dependence on drugs for laxative is not a healthy lifestyle. If you want to fundamentally solve the problem of constipation, you still need to start by adjusting your lifestyle habits and maintaining good eating habits.
Finally, I would like to remind fans that when using any medication, they should follow their doctor's instructions and never self-medicate. At the same time, maintaining good living habits can truly achieve health preservation.
I wish you good health and a happy life!
References: 1Chen Keji, Li Diangui, Yang Li, etc. Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Health Press, 2015
2.Wang Yongyan, Zhang Boli, Chen Keji, etc. Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Health Press, 2012
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