Shengdi refers to raw dihuang, and the dosage is generally 10~15 grams (one day’s dosage for an adult), and maitong is generally 6~12 grams (one day’s dosage for an adult), but the specific dosage used in the clinic can not be generalized.
The dosage of Dihuang is usually decocted, and the dosage is 10~15 grams; Maitong is usually decocted, and the dosage is 6~12 grams. However, due to the influence of the doctor’s habit of using medicine and the patient’s condition, the clinical dosage will be different, and the specific dosage should be consulted with a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.
It should be noted that the use of Dihuang is not recommended for patients with spleen deficiency and dampness, abdominal fullness and loose stools. Maitong is contraindicated in patients with cold spleen and stomach, loose stools (thin and unformed feces), poor appetite, wind-cold sensation and phlegm-damp cough.
Shengdi and Maidong need to be used under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner to identify the symptoms, do not use Chinese medicine blindly to avoid adverse consequences.