Cangzhu is effective in drying dampness and strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind and dispersing cold, and brightening the eyes. It is clinically used in the treatment of dampness obstruction in the middle jiao (dampness obstructing the function of the spleen and stomach), epigastric (abdominal) distension, diarrhea, edema, rheumatism paralysis, wind-cold cold, night blindness, and dimness of eyes, etc. It is also used to treat the symptoms of gastrointestinal ptosis.
Stomach ptosis is caused by the sinking of the middle qi (deficiency of the spleen and stomach qi, with manifestations such as the lowering of the internal organs) and the weakness of ascending and lifting, and Cangzhu does not have the effect of treating stomach ptosis.
Cangzhu is used for wind-cold flu or rheumatism paralysis and other discomforts, and can be used in conjunction with Angelica dahurica, Fenghuang, Zhimu, Job’s tear grains, hyssop and other medicines.
For the treatment of edema, diarrhea, distention and fullness in the epigastrium, dampness obstructing the middle Jiao and other discomforts, it can be combined with Houpu Zedo, Poria, Poria and other medicines, such as Stomach Ling Tang.
The adverse effects and contraindications of the above drugs and formulas are not clear.
After the occurrence of gastroptosis, one should go to a regular medical institution for consultation and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.