Xu Changqing is mainly used for its rhizome, which is common in the wild. It belongs to the category of wind-expelling and dampness-eliminating herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, and has good therapeutic effects on various rheumatic diseases!
1. Warming the Channels and Dispelling Cold
Xu Changqing has a pungent and warm nature, which can dispel the damp and cold evil in the meridians of the human body, thereby warming and unblocking the channels, and relieving the symptoms of wind-dampness rheumatism.
For example, Xu Changqing can be effective in treating joint redness, swelling, and difficulty in flexing and extending, which are common in middle-aged and elderly people caused by wind, cold, and dampness.
2. Dispelling Wind and Eliminating Dampness
Xu Changqing can also be used for wind rashes, skin eczema, and other conditions caused by wind and dampness evils due to its wind-expelling and cold-dispersing effects.
For common skin rashes and eczema caused by wind and dampness evils in daily life, which are often accompanied by redness, itching, and persistent pain, Xu Changqing can be used to relieve the symptoms.
3. Reducing Swelling and Alleviating Pain
In addition to the above effects, Xu Changqing also has a great use in alleviating pain. In ancient times, people didn't have quick-acting painkillers, so the pain-relieving effect of Xu Changqing was particularly important.
Xu Changqing has a good analgesic effect, and can effectively relieve various types of pain, such as abdominal pain, toothache, and pain from bruises and sprains. It can be used to alleviate pain effectively.
