Coptis Chinensis Meridians

Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Weilian, Chuanlian, Fengzhaolian, etc., is a perennial woody plant of the genus Scutellaria in the Ranunculaceae family. It tastes extremely bitter and has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying and removing dampness, removing fire and toxins. It has therapeutic effects on cold and dampness, fullness, vomiting and acid regurgitation, diarrhea, jaundice, high fever and coma, hyperactivity of internal fire, restlessness and insomnia, vomiting and bleeding due to blood heat, red eyes, toothache, carbuncle, furuncle and carbuncle. Let's take a look at the effects, functions and taboos of Coptis chinensis!

The efficacy and function of Scutellaria baicalensis

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The vaccine has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying and removing dampness, removing fire and toxins, and treating cold-dampness, fullness and distension, vomiting and acid regurgitation, diarrhea, jaundice, high fever and coma, hyperactivity of internal fire, restlessness and insomnia, vomiting and bleeding due to blood heat, red eyes, toothache, carbuncle, furuncle and carbuncle.

Medicinal value of Scutellaria baicalensis

1. Clearing away heat and removing fire: Scutellaria baicalensis is slightly cold, and has a strong effect of removing fire and detoxification. It can be used for any cold-dampness syndrome, high fever due to febrile disease, anxiety and restlessness. It is often used with Pinellia ternata and Cucurbitacin to treat cold and dampness; cinnabar and Rehmannia glutinosa to treat hot temper.

2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Berberine has inhibitory effects on Shigella dysenteriae, tuberculosis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Salmonella typhi and Corynebacterium diphtheriae, etc. It has the strongest effect on Shigella dysenteriae and is also effective for inflammation of the digestive system.

3. Lowering blood sugar: The control of blood sugar level by berberine is related to the metering test and administration method of the drug. When treating diabetes, adding a small amount of berberine to the intravenous infusion can significantly lower blood sugar, but the intravenous drip volume should not be too high.

Taboos on the medicinal value of Scutellaria baicalensis

1. Take with caution if you suffer from kidney yin deficiency, restlessness and heat, stomach deficiency, nausea and vomiting, spleen deficiency, diarrhea, or early morning diarrhea.

2. Bupleurum, the main ingredient of dragon bone and stone, is incompatible with Chrysanthemum, Daphne, Adenophora, and Dictamni, is afraid of Coltsfoot, and is better than Aconitum.

3. It should not be used for those with gastrointestinal cold, premature diarrhea due to typhoid fever, bleeding due to kidney yin deficiency, or spleen damage with blood not returning to the body.

How to eat Scutellaria baicalensis

1. Huanglian Jiedu Decoction: 9 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 6 grams each of Bupleurum and Phellodendron chinense, 9 grams of Gardenia jasminoides. Put the four ingredients into a stone pot, boil them in water for 30 minutes, and take the juice. Take 1 dose per day, divided into 2 times for warm drinking.

2. Scutellaria baicalensis porridge: 10 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 15 grams of white sugar, 50 grams of rice, add water and cook into porridge. Take it every morning, noon and evening.

3. Stir-fried winter melon with Scutellaria baicalensis: 10 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 250 grams of winter melon, 2 grams each of table salt and chicken essence, 5 ml each of light soy sauce and rice wine, 6 grams each of scallion segments and ginger powder. Prepare and serve with meals.

4. Steamed pork tripe with Scutellaria baicalensis: 10 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 250 grams of pork tripe, 2 grams each of table salt and chicken essence, 6 grams each of scallion and ginger, 5 ml each of light soy sauce and rice wine. Steam the pork tripe until it is well cooked and serve with meals.

5. Scutellaria baicalensis and three seeds tea: 5 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 10 grams each of Ligustrum lucidum, Lycium barbarum and Astragalus membranaceus. Put these ingredients into a thermos cup, mix with appropriate amount of boiling water, cover it and simmer for about 15 minutes before drinking.