What are the effects and functions of sedge grass

There are many Chinese herbal medicines in our country. Although they do not often appear in our lives, the role of Chinese herbal medicines cannot be denied. Especially now that the drawbacks of Western medicine are being exposed more and more, many friends have begun to try traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, and Chinese herbal medicine naturally comes in handy. And the herb is one of them, so what are the effects and functions of the herb?

[Nature and flavor and meridians] Pungent, bitter, and cold. Slightly poisonous. Enters the liver and kidney meridians.

【Effects】Relieve rheumatism, strengthen tendons and bones.

[Efficacy and characteristics] This product is good at resolving dampness and heat, and eliminating wind-induced itching. It is an important medicine for damp-heat sores, skin rashes, and itching caused by dampness and toxins. After being processed into wine, its nature changes from bitter to sweet and warm. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys while dispelling wind and dampness. Therefore, it can be used for symptoms such as numbness of the limbs, pain in the muscles and bones, and soreness of the waist and knees.

【Effects】

1. Dispel wind and dampness, dredge meridians and activate collaterals: ① Used for rheumatic arthritis, this product has the effects of dispelling rheumatism, dredge meridians and benefit joints. It is often used together with angelica, acanthopanax cortex, and sea wind vine. It can also be ground into powder, steamed with wine, and then made into honey pills for oral administration. ② Used for sequelae of stroke, hemiplegia, numbness of hands and feet. This product is used to dredge meridians and regulate qi and blood. It is often used together with astragalus, angelica, earthworm, etc.

2. Eliminate dampness and heat, and eliminate wind-induced itching: It is used for skin itching caused by rashes and eczema, and can be used together with Dictamni Cortex and Xanthium sibiricum Fructus.

3. Treatment of malaria: For malaria, decoct 30 grams of this product in water and take it in two doses.

[Identification and application] Both stinking sycamore and siegetable herb can treat rheumatic pain, urticaria, eczema, and skin itching. However, this product is good at removing rheumatism between tendons and bones, and can treat stroke and paralysis, while stinking sycamore can calm liver yang and treat dizziness and headache caused by hyperactivity of liver yang.

【Compatibility Application】

1. Combined with Pittosporum tobira bark: Pittosporum tobira bark is bitter, pungent and flat, enters the blood, dispels wind and dampness, dredges the meridians and relieves pain, and is biased towards the upper part of the body; Siegesbeckia sibiricum dispels wind and dampness, promotes blood circulation and dredges the meridians, detoxifies and lowers blood pressure. The combination of the two medicines can dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation, and lower blood pressure. It is used for rheumatic pain, stiffness of muscles and bones, pain in joints, numbness of limbs, hemiplegia, or sequelae of polio.

2. Combined with Clematis chinensis: Both medicines can eliminate rheumatism and relieve pain. Herba Smilacis Glabrae is good at benefiting the tendons and bones, while Herba Clematis is good at dredging the meridians. The two medicines complement each other and are more effective. They are used for rheumatic tendon and bone pain, numbness of the limbs, etc.

[Precautions for use] This product is not suitable for patients with paralysis of limbs, bone pain, weakness of waist and knees due to deficiency of spleen and kidney, insufficient yin and blood, and not due to rheumatism.

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: 9-12 grams, made into decoction, juice, or made into pills or powder. For external use: crush the fresh product for application, or decoct in water for fumigation and washing; grind the dry product into powder for sprinkling.