Chaihu is not recommended to be taken in water, because the active ingredients of the Chinese medicine in water are limited to achieve the effect of treating diseases, and should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.
Chaihu is used as a decoction for internal use, or made into pills or powder. Externally, it can be decocted and washed with water, or powdered and applied. It is suitable for use in raw form with a large dosage; for liver detoxification, it is suitable for stir-frying in vinegar with a medium dosage; for vinegar boiling, it is suitable for use in raw form with a small dosage for Yang-raising.
Chai Hu has the efficacy of dispersing the liver, relieving depression, evacuating and relieving fever, and elevating Yang Qi. It is used in treating colds and fever, distension and pain in the chest and ribs, cold and heat (the body is hot for a while and cold for a while), uterine prolapse, irregular menstruation, and prolapse of the anus.
Chai Hu should be used with caution in cases of hyperactivity of liver yang (high liver yang, causing dizziness, dizziness, headache and other symptoms), internal movement of liver wind, yin deficiency and fire, and upward reversal of qi.
Note that the active ingredients of the medication soaked in water are limited in precipitation, and cannot replace the traditional Chinese medicine prescription for the treatment of diseases, if necessary, the medication should be used reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.