Tu Yizhihao is a common wild plant and also a traditional Chinese medicine that can promote blood circulation and reduce swelling. It is also known as Baihua Yizhihao or Mahuangxiang in nature. Although the whole plant of Tu Yizhihao is toxic, it has high medicinal value.
【Effects and Functions of Tu Yizhihao】
1. Promoting blood circulation and dispelling wind
Tu Yizhihao is a kind of pungent and cold medicinal herb. Although it is toxic, it has excellent therapeutic effects on human injuries, rheumatism, numbness of tendons and bones, etc. It can be decocted for internal use or directly applied externally. However, when taken internally, the dosage must be carefully controlled to avoid poisoning.
2. Reducing swelling and relieving pain
Tu Yizhihao can also reduce swelling and relieve pain. It has good alleviating effects on toothache, stomach ache, and menstrual abdominal pain.
In addition, when people suffer from breast pain caused by mastitis or swelling and pain due to boils, they can take Tu Yizhihao. It can quickly alleviate the pain and reduce the swelling at the affected area.
【Applications of Tu Yizhihao Prescription】
1. Treating injuries
Tu Yizhihao is an excellent medicine for treating human injuries, especially when there are bruises, redness, swelling, and pain. It can be mixed with an appropriate amount of ginger and mashed into a paste. Then, heat the mixture with white wine and apply it directly to the affected area. Change the dressing once a day, and the condition will improve quickly.
2. Treating mastitis
Mastitis is a common disease in women. When it occurs, women may experience fever, swelling, and pain. In this case, Tu Yizhihao can be directly used for treatment. Take three qian (about 9 grams) of Tu Yizhihao, mash it and extract the juice. Mix the juice with hot water and drink it. The remaining residue can be directly applied to the swollen and painful area. The combination of internal and external use has a particularly good effect on treating mastitis. In addition to these, Tu Yizhihao can also treat toothache and external bleeding, as well as other common diseases, with good therapeutic effects.
