We are all familiar with traditional Chinese medicine, which has played an extremely important role in the defense against this virus. Proper consumption of Shengma not only promotes physical health but also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification.
Analysis of the Toxicity of Shengma
Many rumors claim that Shengma can cause poisoning, dizziness, and other symptoms. However, Shengma is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine and does not have any plant toxicity.
In ancient times, there were already prescriptions mentioning the use of Shengma as a good medicine for fever and pain relief. Later on, with people's practice and daily use, the medicinal efficacy of Shengma was verified, and there were no side effects or adverse reactions. Therefore, it has been widely acclaimed by the public.
In modern times, after verification by modern pharmacology, Shengma is also recognized as a non-toxic medicinal herb and is considered as a standard medication in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. The decoction of processed Shengma has the effects of analgesia, calming the mind, and relieving dizziness.
Shengma has a good effect of clearing heat and detoxification, especially for oral ulcers, hemorrhoids, and other conditions. It also has anti-inflammatory effects. However, there are certain contraindications to taking Shengma.
It is generally not suitable for people with heat in the upper body and deficiency in the lower body, those with excessive internal heat and fully developed rashes, pregnant women, and children.
Introduction to Medicinal Ingredients
Shengma: It can dispel rashes, clear heat, and raise yang. It is mainly used for treating epidemic diseases, headache with cold and fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, and non-transparent rashes; sinking of qi, long-term diarrhea, long-term dysentery, prolapse of the anus, women's excessive menstruation or abnormal vaginal discharge, uterine prolapse; abscesses, swelling, and toxic sores.
Gan Ge: Gan Ge roots can be used as medicine, it has the effects of raising yang, relaxing muscles, dispelling rashes, stopping diarrhea, and relieving restlessness and fever.
Bai Shao: White peony in Chinese medicine mainly refers to the roots of peony, which has the functions of relieving spasms, analgesia, and promoting menstruation. It is effective for abdominal pain in women, stomach spasms, dizziness, gout, and diuresis.
Gan Cao: It has a mild nature and a sweet and unique taste. Its main functions are clearing heat and detoxification, relieving cough and phlegm, and treating stomach pain.
Clinical Application
In the early stage of measles, Jing Jie, Chan Tui, Niubangzi, and Yin Hua can be added to enhance the dispersing and penetrating power; for those with sore throat, Ma Bo and She Gan Qing can be added to benefit the throat; if the rash is deep red, Dan Pi, Zi Cao, and Da Qing Ye can be added to cool the blood and detoxify; for those who experience itching all over the body in spring and summer, Fang Feng and Chan Yi can be added; if itching is caused by blood deficiency and wind, He Shou Wu and Bai Ji Li can be added to nourish the blood and dispel wind.
It can also be used to treat herpes simplex, herpes zoster, chickenpox, diarrhea, acute bacterial dysentery, and other conditions that belong to the invasion of pathogenic factors on the muscles and the surface of the body, with heat in the lungs and stomach.
