Gansui is a wild plant that should not be touched casually in rural areas, but traditional Chinese medicine treats it like a treasure. It is said to have great medicinal value. Let's find out why together!
Why Gansui should not be touched casually in rural areas
Gansui looks like water peanuts and has a unique appearance. It also contains certain toxicity.
If it is broken, it will ooze some sap from its stems and branches.
This sap can cause a lot of blisters on people's skin, so when you see it, you must stay away and avoid touching it randomly.
Medicinal uses of Gansui
1. Gansui for treating urinary retention and ascites
Gansui can be used to treat urinary retention and ascites. Mash 5 green onions with the root, add 1 qian (a traditional unit of weight) of powdered Gansui, mix well and mash before use. Apply vinegar to the navel area to prevent infection and skin irritation, then apply the medicine to the navel, cover it with gauze, and secure it. Normally, urine or watery stool can be passed within 2-4 hours. This method is effective for reducing ascites.
2. Gansui for treating palpitations and excessive phlegm
Gansui can be used to treat palpitations and excessive phlegm. Mix 10 grams of peeled Gansui, 10 grams of peeled purple Euphorbia, and 10 grams of white mustard seeds. Grind them into a fine powder, boil it into a dough-like mixture, and dry it. Take 7-10 pills with a light ginger soup before going to bed.
3. Gansui for treating edema
Gansui can be used to treat edema. Boil 9 grams of Clematis and 9 grams of Gansui in water and take it orally.
4. Gansui for treating nasal polyps
Gansui can be used to treat nasal polyps. Mix 12 grams of fried Gansui, 12 grams of fried melon stem, 1.5 grams of rosin, and 1.5 grams of alum into a fine powder. Mix it with sesame oil to make a large pill. Apply it to the affected area in the nose. The polyps will dissolve and fall off, with one application per day.
Reminder: When using Gansui, do not use it blindly. It is important to seek guidance from professionals as it has a certain level of toxicity.
