Nv Lou Cai is the whole herb of the Caryophyllaceae plant Nv Lou Cai. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation. It is mainly harvested in summer and autumn. Now let's learn about the medicinal uses of Nv Lou Cai.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Nv Lou Cai has a spicy and bitter taste, and it is neutral in nature. It belongs to the liver and spleen meridians. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, invigorating the spleen, and promoting diuresis. It is mainly used to treat irregular menstruation, insufficient lactation, infantile malnutrition, and edema caused by deficiency.
The edible part of Nv Lou Cai is the tender leaves. In spring and summer, pick the tender leaves, remove impurities, scald with boiling water, and then rinse with cold water to remove bitterness. It can be served cold, stir-fried, or boiled in soup.
"Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "Promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation, eliminates accumulation, invigorates the spleen, and detoxifies. It is used to treat irregular menstruation, infantile malnutrition, and abscesses and swellings."
"Ningxia Herbal Medicine Handbook": "Promotes lactation and diuresis."
Internal use: Decoction, 9-15g of Nv Lou Cai, up to 30g for larger doses; or grind into powder. External use: appropriate amount, decoct fresh herbs and apply as a poultice.
1. For the treatment of irregular menstruation (postponement): 5g of Guan Guan Hua and 3g of Xiao Xue Teng. Decoct in wine and take warm, twice a day. ("Guizhou Herbal Medicine")
2. For the treatment of insufficient lactation in postpartum women: 5g of Nv Lou Cai, 5g of Huang Qi, and 3g of Dang Gui. Decoct with water and take orally. ("Ningxia Herbal Medicine Handbook")
3. For the treatment of edema caused by deficiency: 5g of Nv Lou Cai, 5g of Bai Zhu, and 5g of Fu Ling Pi. Decoct with water and take orally. ("Ningxia Herbal Medicine Handbook")
4. For the treatment of abscesses and swellings: appropriate amount of Guan Guan Hua and Niu Mao Zhan. Grind into a paste and apply to the affected area. ("Guizhou Herbal Medicine")
