The efficacy and function of hyacinthus fragrans

The plant Dodder can grow on tree branches or walls, so it has a very strong attachment ability. Cuscuta australis is mainly a vine-growing plant, so people dry its vines and make them into Chinese medicinal materials. However, in the eyes of many farmers, dodder is very harmful to their crops, because dodder is a weed that is very harmful to many crops. But as a traditional Chinese medicine, what are the effects and functions of Cuscuta?

1. The efficacy and function of Cuscuta

Preparation: Use raw or stir-fry in salt water.

Nature and flavor: sweet, warm.

Meridians: enters the spleen, liver, and kidney meridians.

Function: Nourishes the liver, spleen and kidneys, consolidates semen and reduces urination, improves eyesight and stops diarrhea.

Indications: Low back and knee pain, spermatorrhea, incontinence, blurred vision, diarrhea due to spleen and kidney deficiency, etc.

Functions and effects: Nourishes the kidney and improves essence, improves eyesight, stops diarrhea, and strengthens the fetus.

2. Clinical Application of Cuscuta

1. Treat kidney deficiency and physical weakness, including Yin deficiency and Yang deficiency, but it is more commonly used to replenish kidney Yang. Cuscuta australis is a mild tonic without being harsh. It can be combined with other yang-boosting herbs such as Psoralea corylifolia, Eucommia ulmoides, and Deer antler to treat kidney yang deficiency syndromes such as spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, back pain, frequent urination, etc., with good effects, such as Cuscuta australis pills. In addition, for patients with chronic nephritis and low back pain caused by kidney deficiency, Cuscuta australis can be added to the treatment prescription along with Cibotium barometz. As for the treatment of kidney yin deficiency, it is combined with cooked rehmannia, cornus officinalis, etc.

2. Treat both spleen and kidney deficiency, manifested by loss of appetite, loose stools or diarrhea. Use Cuscuta australis for its antidiarrheal effect. It is often combined with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, Poria cocos, Codonopsis pilosula, etc. For patients with chronic nephritis characterized by deficiency of both spleen and kidney, Cuscuta australis is often used in combination with raspberry, Cibotium barometz, Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Polygonum multiflorum, Polygonatum sibiricum, Plantago, Eclipta prostrata, and roasted licorice.

3. Treat fetal movement due to kidney deficiency and threatened abortion. It has the effect of tonifying the kidney and calming the fetus. It is often used with Chuanxiongduan, Viscum album, Eucommia ulmoides, etc. To treat irregular menstruation due to kidney deficiency, scanty menstruation, early or late menstruation, use Cuscuta chinensis, Leonurus japonicus and Bazhen Decoction.

4. Used in ophthalmology, it is mainly used to treat blurred vision caused by liver and kidney deficiency. It can be combined with Plantago seed, Lycium barbarum, Ligustrum lucidum fruit, Morus alba fruit, etc. It can also be combined with Shenqi Pills.

3. Instructions for using Cuscuta

Cuscuta australis has a milder nature and is often used in combination with mild tonic drugs. Patients with deficiency-cold diseases will feel their bowels become smoother after taking it, but those with blood deficiency and heat may suffer from constipation after taking it.