The efficacy and function of flea rest

When it comes to Chinese medicinal materials, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is ginseng, wolfberry, yam, etc., but in traditional Chinese medicine there are many other Chinese medicinal materials that are not well known. For example, Flocculus acutus is a relatively rare Chinese medicinal material, which is why most people don’t know much about it. The following article will sort out the various effects of flea market on the human body.

The efficacy and function of flea market

Clears away heat and detoxifies; reduces swelling and relieves pain; cools the liver and calms the nerves. It is used to treat carbuncle, swelling, sore throat, breast abscess, snake and insect bites, bruises and pains, and convulsions caused by liver heat. Treat carbuncle, furuncle, scrofula, laryngeal paralysis, chronic tracheitis, convulsions in children, snake and insect bites.

1. Ben Jing: It is used to treat epilepsy, shaking head and tongue, heat in the abdomen, epilepsy, carbuncle, erosion of the genitals, excretion of three kinds of worms, and removal of snake venom.

2. "Tang Materia Medica": Vinegar massage can treat carbuncle, and apply to treat snake venom.

3. "Bencao Gangmu" (Bencao Gangmu): It can treat fetal wind, convulsions of hands and feet, vomiting, diarrhea, and scrofula.

4. "Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan": It can eliminate various sores, swellings and pus, and promote urination.

5. "Compendium of Materia Medica": It can relieve malaria, chills and fever.

6. "Essentials of Raw Medicinal Herbs" says: It can replenish blood and promote the circulation of Qi, strengthen essence and benefit the kidneys, and eliminate all kinds of poisons.

7. "Bencao Qiuyuan" says: It nourishes the spleen and raises the clear qi of the stomach, which goes up to the lungs to nourish the blood, promote qi circulation, strengthen the essence and benefit the kidneys, and cures internal injuries such as tuberculosis and cough. Promote blood circulation, stop bleeding, reduce swelling and detoxify.

8. "Classification of Herbal Properties": Treats hemorrhoids and boils.

9. "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine": Treats tonsillitis.

The medicinal value of fleabane

1. To treat sudden swelling caused by wind poison: take one liang each of Cyperus rotundus, Momordica charantia (shell removed) and Pinellia ternata. Grind the above medicines into powder, mix with strong vinegar and apply it on the affected area; burn it on any swelling caused by heat. (Zhongtaicao San from Shenghuifang)

2. To treat milk lumps in women, milk obstruction, or breast blowing in children: 3 grams of Paris polyphylla. Decoction in water and drink with a little water or wine. (Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan)

3. To treat ear sores, heat and pain: take appropriate amount of fleabane. Rub vinegar and apply to the affected area. (Commonly used herbal medicines among the people of Guangxi)

4. To treat throat paralysis: The rhizome of Seven-leafed Polygonum multiflorum is divided into two parts. Grind into powder and swallow. (Zhejiang Folk Herbs)

5. To treat fetal wind and convulsions of hands and feet in children: grind fleabane into powder. Take half a penny each time with cold water. (《Healthy and Simple Recipes》)

6. To treat chronic fright: 2 qian of Trichosanthes root and 1 qian of White Ginseng. Fry over low heat until browned, then grind evenly. Take one word each time, boil musk, mix with mint soup, and drink at any time. (Guolu Decoction from "Xiaoer Yaozheng Zhijue")

7. To treat chronic cough due to tuberculosis and asthma: 50 cents of fleabane. Add appropriate amount of water and cook with chicken or pig lungs. (Commonly used herbal medicines among the people of Guangxi)

8. To treat new and old internal injuries from falls, relieve pain and dissipate blood stasis: Soak the seven-leaf licorice in children’s urine for 40 to 50 days, wash, dry and grind into powder. Take three parts each time, with wine or water. (Guangxi Medicinal Plant Atlas)

9. To treat rectal prolapse: grind flea medicine into juice with vinegar. After applying to the affected area, use gauze to press and reposition it. It can be applied two to three times a day. (Commonly used herbal medicines among the people of Guangxi)

10. To treat snake bites: Grind 2 qian of Seven-leaf Aconite root into powder and take with boiled water, two to three times a day. Alternatively, mash the fresh root of Seven-leaf Aconite or add sweet wine to mash and apply to the affected area. (Commonly used herbal medicines among Zhejiang folks)

Usage and dosage of flea market

For internal use: decoct in water, 3-10g; grind into powder, 1-3g each time. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on skin, grind into powder and apply on skin or crush fresh product and apply on skin.