Didingcao is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine that has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification. It is commonly used to treat sores and abscesses, especially those on the head, face, and back. It also has good therapeutic effects on hepatitis and bronchitis. Now let's learn about the effectiveness and functions of Didingcao!
【Difference between Didingcao and Zihua Diding】
Although Zihua Diding and Didingcao both belong to the genus Corydalis, there are some differences between them.
Zihua Diding is a type of Didingcao that has purple flowers. The flowers are relatively large, but Didingcao can have flowers in various colors, from pink to purple. Additionally, the color of the leaves of Zihua Diding is darker and has a shiny dark green color, while the leaves of Didingcao are just regular green.
In addition, Zihua Diding and Didingcao also have differences in plant height. Zihua Diding plants are only 4-14 centimeters tall, while Didingcao plants are about ten centimeters taller. The tallest Didingcao plant has even grown up to 50 centimeters. From a botanical classification perspective, Zihua Diding is a perennial herbaceous plant, while Didingcao is a biennial herbaceous plant.
The fruit of Didingcao is an oval capsule, about 1.6 centimeters. It blooms in April and bears fruit in May and June. The seeds are elliptical and black, with a bitter taste.
【Effectiveness and Functions of Didingcao】
1. Antiviral
Didingcao contains natural medicinal ingredients that can help inhibit viral activity. It can prevent and alleviate viral skin diseases, viral dysentery, and respiratory tract infections.
2. Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying
It has the effect of reducing swelling and detoxification. It can decompose and inhibit hemolytic snake venom. It can be used to alleviate the symptoms of snakebites by grinding it with realgar and applying it to the wound.
3. Cancer prevention
Didingcao is rich in flavonoids, which can accelerate the transformation of lymphocytes, increase the number of globulin in the body, and effectively prevent cancer. It is also used in the treatment of cancer.
4. Boosting the immune system
It contains abundant plant proteins and various amino acids, which can meet the nutritional needs of the body and help improve the function of organs. Regular consumption can enhance the body's immune system.
【Medicinal Applications of Didingcao】
1. Treatment of abscesses and swelling: Grind Didingcao, white part of scallion, and raw honey into juice and take orally.
2. Treatment of acute infectious hepatitis: Take 1 liang (about 50 grams) of bitter Didingcao, decoct in water and take orally.
3. Treatment of enteritis or dysentery: Take 1 liang of bitter Didingcao, 1 liang of red rattan, 2 liang of ants herb, and 3 qian (about 9 grams) of Scutellaria baicalensis. Decoct and take orally.
4. Treatment of suppurative infections: ① Take half a liang each of bitter Didingcao, dandelion, and semicarpus anacardium and decoct in water for oral administration. Apply the residue externally.
② Take 2 liang of fresh Didingcao, 2 liang of fresh wild chrysanthemum, grind into juice and take in two doses. Apply the residue externally.
③ Take an equal amount of fresh Didingcao and fresh hibiscus flower, add a little salt, grind into a paste, and apply to the affected area. At the same time, take 2-3 liang of Didingcao, decoct in water and take orally.
