What are the benefits of Gynostemma pentaphyllum?

The efficacy of Tengsanqi includes tonifying the kidney and strengthening the lumbar region, eliminating swelling and stopping pain, promoting blood circulation to disperse blood stasis. It is recommended to take it correctly under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind medication.

1. Tonifying the Kidney and Strengthening the Lumbar Region

Tengsanqi has a slightly bitter taste and warm nature, and is attributed to the kidney meridian. It can tonify the kidney and enhance yang. For patients with symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and weakness of the limbs caused by kidney yang deficiency, taking Tengsanqi as prescribed by a doctor can achieve therapeutic effects.

2. Eliminating Swelling and Stopping Pain

Tengsanqi has a mild nature. In case of injuries from falls and impacts, it can be crushed and applied to the wound in combination with herbs such as Yuzilan and Mahuixiang to eliminate swelling and stop pain. In addition, Tengsanqi can also be used to treat ulcerated sores and swellings caused by toxin.

3. Promoting Blood Circulation to Disperse Blood Stasis

The effect of Tengsanqi in promoting blood circulation to disperse blood stasis can also be used to regulate menstrual disorders, menstrual cramps, and other symptoms in women. In addition, Tengsanqi can be soaked in liquor with herbs such as Nansheteng and Shuimaliu for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. During medication, if symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea occur due to blind medication, medical attention should be sought promptly to avoid delaying the condition. In daily life, attention should also be paid to strengthening nutrition by consuming foods high in protein and vitamins such as eggs and milk to enhance physical constitution.