What are the effects and functions of Scrophularia?

Scrophularia is a traditional Chinese medicinal material with excellent nutritional value and health-preserving effects. It can play many roles, but it cannot be consumed casually. Each Chinese medicine has its own indications and specific effects. Only when it is in line with your physical condition and taken appropriately can it exert higher medicinal value. This should be taken seriously. So what are the effects and functions of Scrophularia?

1. The effect of Scrophularia ningpoensis in nourishing kidney yin is similar to that of Rehmannia glutinosa, so the two medicines are often used together. However, Scrophularia ningpoensis is bitter and can laxative, clear away heat, detoxify and relieve sore throat. It has a wide range of clinical applications and is generally not used as a long-term tonic. Rehmannia glutinosa is specifically used to nourish the kidney and yin, and can be used as a long-term yin-nourishing medicine.

2. It is used for symptoms such as heat entering the blood, thirst, red tongue, irritability, restless sleep, unclear consciousness or rashes on the body due to febrile diseases. When warm evil enters the blood, it damages the yin and robs the fluid, causing thirst and red tongue. When it invades the pericardium, it causes irritability and coma. Scrophularia can clear away heat and cool blood, and has the effect of nourishing yin and promoting body fluid. It is often used together with fresh Rehmannia, Ophiopogon japonicus, Coptis chinensis, Forsythia suspensa, Lonicera japonica, and Bambusa longituba for the above symptoms.

3. Scrophularia is salty and cold in nature, moist and fluid in texture, and has the functions of nourishing yin, reducing fire, detoxifying, and promoting the circulation of qi. When combined with fresh rehmannia, moutan bark, red peony root, etc., it can clear away heat and cool blood; when combined with large rehmannia, ophiopogon japonicus, etc., it can nourish yin and increase fluid; when combined with burdock fruit, isatis root, etc., it can detoxify and relieve sore throat; when combined with large rehmannia, semen cassiae, buddlejac, cicada shell, etc., it can improve eyesight and remove cataracts; when combined with oyster, fritillaria, prunella vulgaris, etc., it can disperse nodules and eliminate scrofula; when combined with honeysuckle, angelica, and licorice, it can detoxify and reduce swelling.

4. Used for sore throat, red eyes, scrofula and tuberculosis. Sore throat can be caused by exogenous wind-heat or by yin deficiency and virtual fire. Both types of sore throat can be treated with Scrophularia ningpoensis. If you are affected by wind-heat, you must take pungent and cool antipyretic drugs such as mint and burdock seed; if you have false fire, you must use yin-nourishing drugs such as fresh rehmannia and ophiopogon japonicus. Therefore, Scrophularia ningpoensis is a commonly used drug in laryngology, especially for treating false fire. As for the symptoms of red eyes with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, this product can be used together with raw rehmannia, semen cassiae, herba prunellae, herba scutellariae, and buddlejac. For the treatment of scrofula and tuberculosis, it can be used together with Fritillaria, oyster, etc.

A clear introduction to the effects and functions of Scrophularia has been given above, and I believe everyone has a clear idea of ​​it. Scrophularia can also be combined with other Chinese medicines to form various prescriptions. It is very effective in treating some diseases and regulating the body. However, it is best to use the medicine correctly under the guidance of a doctor.