Xianhecao is not only a plant, but also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for stopping bleeding and fighting against bacteria. It can be widely used for bleeding symptoms throughout the body. In addition, it can also treat diseases in other parts of the body. Let's take a look at the benefits of drinking Xianhecao tea.
【Benefits and Functions of Xianhecao】
1. Convergence and Hemostasis
Xianhecao has a bitter and astringent taste, and it enters the lungs and liver meridians. It can converge and stop bleeding. It has a neutral nature and can be applied to both cold and hot bleeding.
2. Tonifying Deficiency and Stopping Diarrhea
Xianhecao has a slightly sweet taste and can tonify deficiency. It enters the lungs, liver, and spleen meridians. It can not only tonify Qi and blood, but also dry dampness due to its bitter taste. It enters the large intestine meridian and can stop diarrhea caused by damp-heat in the large intestine. Therefore, it has the effect of tonifying deficiency and stopping diarrhea.
3. Killing Insects and Detoxification
Xianhecao has a bitter and slightly sweet taste. Bitterness can kill insects and sweetness can detoxify. Therefore, it can kill insects and detoxify, and is often used for itching, sores, and other conditions.
【Methods of Using Xianhecao】
1. Bleeding Disorders
Xianhecao has astringent and convergence properties, and its function is to converge and stop bleeding. It is widely used for bleeding disorders in various parts of the body. Because of its mild nature, it can be used for both cold and hot bleeding disorders.
For example, in the treatment of bleeding disorders caused by blood heat and reckless movement, it can be combined with Shengdi, Cebaiye, Mudanpi, and other cooling blood and hemostatic herbs. If used for bleeding disorders caused by deficiency-cold, it can be used together with Dangshen, Shoudi, Paojiang, and Aiyeh to tonify Qi and blood, and warm the meridians to stop bleeding.
2. Diarrhea and Dysentery
Xianhecao's astringent and convergence properties can stop diarrhea and dysentery. Because of its mild nature and ability to tonify deficiency and stop bleeding, it is particularly suitable for treating bloody dysentery and chronic diarrhea. It can also be used alone by decocting it in water, or combined with other herbs.
3. Fatigue and Overstrain
Xianhecao has the function of tonifying deficiency and strengthening the body. It can be used to treat fatigue and overstrain caused by excessive labor. Symptoms include fatigue, pale face but normal appetite. It is often cooked together with dates and consumed as a drink. If there is deficiency of Qi and blood, fatigue, dizziness, and vertigo, it can be used together with Dangshen, Shoudi, and Longyanrou.
