Who is suitable for taking Gorgon?

Gorgon fruit is a Chinese herbal medicine with the same origin as medicine and food. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen, stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening essence. It is suitable for people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea, kidney deficiency and spermatorrhea, physical weakness and excessive sweating. This article will focus on the people for whom Gorgon is suitable, and introduce its functions, precautions and common products in layers to help readers make a reasonable choice.

1. Main applicable groups of Gorgon fruit

Gorgon is flat in nature, sweet and astringent in taste, and returns to the spleen and kidney meridian. It is especially suitable for the following three types of people: 1.Those with spleen deficiency and excessive dampness: Symptoms include loss of appetite and loose stools. Gorgon fruit can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness; 2.People with weak kidney qi: Such as middle-aged and elderly people with nocturnal emissions and frequent nocturia; 3.Weak and sweaty people: It can be used together with children or postpartum women when they suffer from excessive sweating. Please note that people with damp-heat stagnation and constipation should use it with caution.

2. Compatibility and dietary therapeutic application of Gorgon fruit

Gorgon is often combined with lotus seeds, yam, etc. to enhance the efficacy. For example: 1.Gorgon fruit and Poria cocos porridge(30g Gorgon fruit + 15g Poria cocos) suitable for spleen deficiency and diarrhea; 2.Gorgon walnut paste(gordon powder + walnut kernels) can improve kidney deficiency and backache. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" of the Ming Dynasty recorded that it "quenches thirst, nourishes the kidneys, and cures incontinence of urination". It is recommended that the daily dosage is 10-15g. Long-term use requires consultation with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.

3. Common Gorgon products and purchasing suggestions

4. Summary of precautions for use

Although Gorgon is a good nourishing food, please note: 1. It should not be eaten with spicy food; 2. Diabetic patients should control the intake of sugary Gorgon products; 3. It is recommended to choose high-quality Gorgon that is smoked without sulfur and has full particles. The 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia records that its water-soluble polysaccharide content reaches 6.5%, and it is recommended to adjust it step by step according to your physical constitution.

Content citation source:
1. "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" 2020 Edition
2. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica"
3. National Health Commission’s Directory of Medicinal and Food Sources (2021 Edition)
4. The production company data comes from the public information on the official websites of each brand.