Wuxiangcao is the whole plant of the mint family plant Su Zhou Jizhi. It is rich in nutrients and can be used not only as a medicine but also as a natural spice. It has the functions of relieving heat, regulating Qi, and relieving pain.
[Usage of Wuxiangcao]
Wuxiangcao can be used as an ingredient for stir-frying dishes. The dishes stir-fried with it have a fragrant taste and are very appetizing.
Wuxiangcao can not only be used as a seasoning, but it can also be used medicinally. It is mainly used for colds, heat stroke, stomach pain, throat swelling, centipede bites, etc. It can be taken internally or applied externally.
July is the season for harvesting Wuxiangcao. After harvesting, it can be used fresh or dried for later use.
[Effects of Wuxiangcao]
1. Antibacterial Effect
In vitro experiments, the water decoction of Wuxiangcao has a certain antibacterial effect.
It has the strongest antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, and Proteus vulgaris, and also has good antibacterial effects on Escherichia coli, Shigella sonnei, and Salmonella paratyphi.
2. Immune Function
Wuxiangcao can promote lymphocyte transformation in healthy individuals and patients with acute nephritis, and has immunoregulatory effects.
[Applications of Wuxiangcao]
Treatment of ulcer disease: Wuxiangcao, Hongmuxiang each 9 grams, dandelion 30 grams, Xuchangqing 6 grams. Decoction and take orally.
Treatment of tonsillitis: Wuxiangcao 45 grams, add honey as needed. Decoction and take orally.
Treatment of boils: Wuxiangcao, wild chrysanthemum each 9 grams, violet, dandelion each 30 grams. Decoction and take orally.
Treatment of centipede bites: Apply the juice of Wuxiangcao externally. (Selected from "Folk Medicinal Herbs of Zhejiang")
