Xianhecao, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has the effects of hemostasis and reducing swelling. It can be consumed by directly soaking it in water or by decocting it. Now let's learn about the efficacy and functions of Xianhecao!
1. Hemostasis
Xianhecao has a bitter and astringent taste and enters the lung and liver meridians. It can constrict and stop bleeding. Its nature is neutral and not biased, making it suitable for both cold and hot bleeding conditions.
Xianhecao has the function of astringing and stopping bleeding, and is widely used for bleeding disorders in various parts of the body. Due to its mild nature, it can be used for bleeding diseases regardless of whether they are caused by cold or heat.
For example, for bleeding disorders caused by excessive heat in the blood, it can be combined with Shengdi, Cebaiye, Mudanpi, and other cooling blood-stopping herbs. If used for bleeding disorders caused by deficiency and cold, it can be combined with Dangshen, Shoudi, Paojiang, and Aiye, which tonify qi, nourish blood, warm the meridians, and stop bleeding.
2. Tonifying deficiency and stopping diarrhea
Xianhecao has a slightly sweet taste and can tonify deficiency. It enters the lung, liver, and spleen meridians, and not only can it tonify qi and blood, but it can also dry dampness due to its bitter taste. It enters the large intestine meridian and can stop diarrhea caused by damp-heat. Therefore, it has the effect of tonifying deficiency and stopping diarrhea, and is frequently used for conditions like dysentery.
Xianhecao's astringent and constricting nature can stop diarrhea by constricting the intestines. Because of its mild nature, it can also tonify deficiency and stop bleeding. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for bloody dysentery and chronic diarrhea caused by prolonged illness.
3. Killing parasites and detoxification
Xianhecao has a slightly bitter and slightly sweet taste. Bitterness can kill parasites, and sweetness can detoxify. Therefore, it can kill parasites and detoxify, and is often used for conditions such as itching and skin diseases.
