The efficacy of Gallnut and Cnidium monnieri

Both Gallnut and Cnidium monnieri have great medicinal value. They can not only treat diseases but also maintain health, so they are widely used medicinal materials. These medicinal herbs can also be used to make wine, especially for the elderly with weak constitutions and bone degeneration. Occasionally drinking some brewed medicinal wine can have the effect of health care and strengthening the body.

Use Gallnut and Cnidium monnieri to wash

Gallnut effects: astringent effect. Gallnut contains tannic acid, which can precipitate protein. When it comes into contact with skin ulcers and mucous membranes, tissue protein is coagulated to form a protective film, which has an astringent effect. At the same time, small blood vessels are also compressed and contracted, and the blood coagulates to stop bleeding. The proteins in the glandular cells are coagulated, causing secretion inhibition, drying of the mucosa, and precipitation of proteins at the nerve endings, which may result in weak local anesthesia. The tannic acid contained in gallnut has little effect on normal small intestinal movement, but due to its astringent effect it reduces intestinal inflammation and thus can stop diarrhea.

Antibacterial effect: In vitro tests show that the decoction of gallnut has obvious antibacterial and bactericidal effects on Staphylococcus aureus, beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella dysenteriae, anthrax bacteria, diphtheria bacteria, Escherichia coli, typhoid and paratyphoid bacteria. The gallnut liquid still has antibacterial effect after its tannic acid is extracted with ether. However, the decoction of the heart of Gallic chinensis has no antibacterial effect.

Other effects: Gallnut decoction has an inhibitory effect on influenza A PR8 strain virus inoculated into chicken embryos, which may be related to the tannic acid it contains. In vitro spermicidal tests showed that 10% gallic acid glycerol solution (1:1) has a spermicidal effect. Tannic acid can form insoluble compounds with several metals, alkaloids or glycosides and can therefore be used as a detoxifier.

The effects of Cnidium monnieri: clearing away heat and dampness, dispelling wind and relieving itching. It is used to treat scrotal wind, dryness and extreme itching, preference for bathing in hot water, severe bumps in the shape of red millet, numbness and itching, which can be scratched and soaked with fat and water, with hot and painful skin as if on fire. Dampness, detoxification, antipruritic. Suitable for neurodermatitis, skin itching, chronic eczema, ringworm, etc. Clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and stops leukorrhea.

After understanding the effects of Gallnut and Cnidium monnieri, you will realize that when various skin diseases such as skin itching, and even diseases caused by bacterial infections, these Chinese medicines can be used to regulate and treat. Of course, many Chinese medicines can play a role in preventing problems before they occur, and it is vital to maintain your body.