As a type of traditional Chinese medicine, Di Yu has the effects of cooling blood, stopping bleeding, and detoxifying wounds. It is used for conditions such as bloody stools, hemorrhoids, dysentery, excessive menstrual bleeding, scalds, abscesses, and toxic sores. Now let's take a look at some pictures of Di Yu and its clinical applications.
Effects and Functions of Di Yu
1. Cooling blood and stopping bleeding
It is suitable for various types of bleeding due to blood heat. It is especially suitable for lower bowel bleeding, bleeding from tuberculosis, excessive menstrual bleeding, and dysentery due to its downward descending nature.
For bleeding from hemorrhoids, it is often used in combination with Huai Jiao and Huang Qin. If it is used for excessive menstrual bleeding with a bright red color, it is often combined with Sheng Di Huang and Mu Dan Pi. For dysentery, it is often used in combination with Ce Bai Ye and Xian He Cao. With its sour and astringent taste, it can also promote blood coagulation and stop bleeding.
2. Detoxifying and healing wounds
It is used for treating sores, ulcers, and scalds. It can not only clear heat, detoxify, and reduce swelling but also promote tissue regeneration and wound healing. It is an essential herb for treating scalds. It can be used alone or mixed with powdered Da Huang and applied with sesame oil.
Pharmacological Effects of Di Yu
1. Hemostatic effect
The hemostatic effect is one of the most prominent effects of Di Yu, as supported by pharmacological studies. Research has shown that the tannin component of Di Yu can shorten the clotting time and thus achieve a hemostatic effect.
2. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial
Research has shown that Di Yu can improve swelling caused by inflammation and has inhibitory effects on various bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Shigella, and Proteus.
3. Antiemetic effect
Pharmacological studies have also shown that Di Yu has an antiemetic effect and can inhibit vomiting caused by digitalis.
Clinical Applications of Di Yu
1. Treatment of scalds and burns: Grind Di Yu into oil, mix it with sesame oil, and apply it to the affected area for immediate pain relief. If blisters have already formed, puncture them to release the fluid, then apply the Di Yu and sprinkle dry powder on top. The same applies to open wounds.
2. Treatment of gastric ulcers with bleeding: Take 9 grams of raw Di Yu, 15 grams of cuttlefish bone, and 6 grams of Mu Xiang. Decoct them in water and take it orally.
3. Treatment of primary idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: Take 30 grams of raw Di Yu and Tai Zi Shen, or add 30 grams of Huai Niu Xi. Decoct them in water and take it orally for 2 months.
4. Treatment of external bleeding: Grind Di Yu into fine powder and apply it to the affected area. It can also be combined with Qian Cao, Bai Ji, and Huang Qin, powdered and applied externally.
5. Treatment of abnormal vaginal discharge: Take 60 grams of Di Yu and one liter of rice vinegar, boil it for several times, remove the residue, and take it hot before meals.
