Lungxincao is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is harvested in summer and autumn and is the whole plant of the Scutellaria barbata, a plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is washed and dried in the sun and is used to treat diseases such as tuberculosis and lymphadenitis. Let's take a look at its specific indications and accompanying prescriptions with the editor!
Lungxincao
Lungxincao
Also known as Meihuacao and Baiceer.
Source: It is the whole plant of the Scutellaria barbata in the Lamiaceae family.
Collection: It is collected in summer and autumn, washed and dried.
Nature and Taste: Sweet, cold.
Growing Environment: It grows on mountain slopes, forest edges, under the forest, or on grassy slopes.
Distribution: It is distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi, Henan, and other places.
Functions and Indications of Lungxincao
Clears heat and moistens the lungs, reduces swelling and relieves pain. It is used to treat tuberculosis, parotitis, lymphadenitis, laryngitis, leukorrhea, hot and toxic sores, and injuries from falls.
① "Guizhou Folk Prescription Collection": Suppresses cough, eliminates phlegm, dispels wind, relieves fever, and promotes diuresis.
② "Zhejiang Medicinal Resource Catalog": Treats boils.
③ "Zhejiang Mount Tianmu Medicinal Plants Records": Clears dampness and stops bleeding.
Prescriptions for Treating Diseases with Lungxincao
Lungxincao
1. Treatment for chronic cough turning into tuberculosis
Take 2 qian of Baiceer and 2 qian of Luxiancao. Stew pig's lungs and take orally. ("Guizhou Folk Prescription Collection")
2. Treatment for chronic cough with hemoptysis and women's leukorrhea
Take 5 qian to 1 liang of Baiceer, decoct in water or stew with chicken and take orally. ("Zhejiang Mount Tianmu Medicinal Plants Records")
3. Treatment for dysentery and anal pain and bleeding after prolonged diarrhea
Take 7 to 8 qian of dried Baiceer, 4 to 5 qian each of Xianhecao, Banbianlian, Tianqingdibaicao, and Maocaogen, decoct in water, and take on an empty stomach in the morning and evening; avoid eating raw, cold, greasy, sour and spicy food. ("Zhejiang Mount Tianmu Medicinal Plants Records")
4. Treatment for tinea versicolor
Take 1 liang of fresh Baiceer roots, slightly roast on fire, knead into a ball, and rub on the affected area. ("Guizhou Folk Prescription Collection")
Usage and Dosage of Lungxincao
Oral administration: Decoction, 3-5 qian; or powdered.
External use: Pound and apply.
Amazing Uses of Lungxincao
Take 50 grams of tender leaves and tips of Lungxincao, chop them with a knife, add one egg and mix well, add a little salt, fry in vegetable oil in a pan, and consume after removing from the pan.
It can be used to treat cough.
