Effects and contraindications of processed pinellia

Processed Pinellia is a Chinese herbal medicine with technological properties obtained after the Chinese medicine processing. Its medicinal effect is milder than that of raw Pinellia, and its toxic side effects are smaller. So what are the functions and effects of processed Pinellia? It can relieve cough and reduce phlegm, and it can also eliminate bacteria and reduce inflammation. Below is my detailed introduction to its effects. Friends in need can read it carefully.

1. Expectorant and cough relieving

Processed Pinellia has excellent cough and phlegm-resolving effects, and it can dilute the phlegm in the human trachea and discharge it out of the body. It can usually be taken together with Poria cocos as a decoction, which has obvious therapeutic effects on various common diseases such as cold phlegm and damp phlegm in humans. However, the Chinese herbal medicines used in treating cold phlegm and damp phlegm are different. To treat cold phlegm, it needs to be used together with white mustard seeds and ginger slices, while to treat damp phlegm, it can be used together with Trichosanthes kirilowii and Bupleurum.

2. Antiemetic

Antiemetic is also the main function of processed Pinellia ternata. It can reduce adverse reactions and stop vomiting. Usually, people who have nausea, retching, and abdominal distension and pain can use processed Pinellia ternata for treatment. You can add processed Pinellia ternata, ginger slices, and Poria cocos to boil the water and drink it. However, if the patient's vomiting is caused by heat syndrome, it is necessary to use some Chinese herbal medicines that clear away heat, detoxify, and reduce inflammation.

3. Rapidly reduce swelling and remove toxins

Quickly reducing swelling and removing toxins is also the main function of processed Pinellia. Usually, it can not only be decocted orally, but also applied directly externally. When people have sores, ulcers, and centipede bites, they can immediately crush the processed Pinellia and apply it to the wound. Changing the dressing once a day can reduce the swelling and pain, and it can also play a significant detoxifying effect.

4. Adjust nerves to treat insomnia

Chinese herbal medicine Pinellia is also a kind of Chinese herbal medicine that can regulate nerves. It can enhance the specificity of neurons, reduce anxiety and restlessness, allow people to enter a dormant state quickly, and significantly improve people's sleep. Ordinary processed Pinellia can not only treat human neurasthenia, but also can be used to treat human insomnia and depression. Its therapeutic effect is much better than that of Chinese medicinal materials such as jujube seed and Polygonum multiflorum.

Pinellia taboo group

1. People with kidney yin deficiency, dry cough, dry body fluid loss, urinary incontinence and dry phlegm should not take Pinellia.

2. "Medical Introduction": "It is forbidden to use in patients with blood syndrome, night sweats, and thirst."

3. Zhang Yuansu: "People with blood syndrome and dry mouth should not use it. Pregnant women should avoid it. It is harmless to use ginger slices."

4. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Pinellia has a good therapeutic effect on throat carbuncle and other diseases, but because it is toxic, it should be taken with caution.