Xianhecao is not only a plant, but also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine with hemostatic and antibacterial effects. It can be widely used for bleeding symptoms throughout the body. Let's learn about the benefits of drinking Xianhecao tea.
Can Xianhecao be brewed and drunk?
Yes, Xianhecao can be brewed and drunk. Xianhecao has the effects of hemostasis, invigorating the stomach, lubricating the intestines, stopping diarrhea, and killing parasites. Drinking it directly or taking it as a decoction has the same effect.
Soaking 3 spoons of dried Xianhecao in hot water for 10-15 minutes can improve diarrhea. Using the cooled soaking liquid to wipe the skin can reduce skin irritation. Gargling with warm soaking liquid can relieve oral and throat irritation.
Modern research has shown that Xianhecao contains Xianhecaosu, tannins, and a small amount of vitamin K, which has good hemostatic effects. "Modern Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine" lists it as a strong astringent hemostatic agent used for lung bleeding, intestinal bleeding, gastric ulcer bleeding, uterine bleeding, dental bleeding, and hemorrhoids.
Benefits and effects of Xianhecao
1. Astringent and hemostatic
Xianhecao has an astringent and hemostatic taste and function, and is widely used for bleeding in various parts of the body. It can be used in combination with cooling blood hemostatic drugs such as Shengdi, Cebaiye, and Mudanpi to treat bleeding caused by blood heat and restless movement.
If used for bleeding caused by deficiency and cold, it can be used in combination with tonic blood and warm meridian hemostatic drugs such as Dangshen, Shoudi, Paojiang, and Aiye.
2. Tonifying deficiency and stopping diarrhea
Xianhecao has an astringent and constricting nature, which can constrict the intestines and stop diarrhea. Because of its mild nature, it can tonify deficiency and stop bleeding. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for treating bloody dysentery and chronic diarrhea.
Precautions for using Xianhecao
It should be noted that Xianhecao should not be used for patients with initial external symptoms or those with diarrhea and fever. Some individuals may experience gastrointestinal reactions, optic neuritis, and allergic shock after taking Xianhecao, and prompt rescue and treatment should be given.
1. It should not be used if there is no persistent bleeding.
2. Allergic reactions: Symptoms include chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations, restlessness, dizziness, profuse sweating, pale complexion, cold limbs, chills, and low blood pressure. In severe cases, there may be dizziness, flushed complexion, and profuse sweating. Toxic optic neuritis may cause blindness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, flushed face, and low blood pressure.
