Sea purslane is a perennial climbing herbaceous plant that is commonly used as a medicinal herb for clearing heat, detoxification, diuresis, and treating various conditions. Can pregnant women consume it? What are the medicinal methods?
The efficacy of sea purslane
1. Clearing heat and detoxification
Sea purslane has a good effect in clearing heat and detoxification. Therefore, patients with excessive internal heat can take this medication to help alleviate the condition and achieve the effect of clearing heat;
At the same time, if there are various symptoms due to excessive internal heat, sea purslane can also be taken to help improve the symptoms.
2. Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis
Sea purslane also has a particularly important effect on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
So, patients with such needs can try soaking sea purslane in water or taking it as medicine to improve their condition.
3. Improving cold and fever
For common cold and fever, sea purslane can also be soaked in water to help improve the symptoms;
However, if the symptoms are very severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment instead of taking random medications at home to solve the problem.
Medicinal formula of sea purslane
1. Treating acute urinary tract infection with pain
Grind dried sea purslane into powder, decoct with licorice, and take two qian (about 7 grams); or add talcum powder. ("Yi Jian Zhi")
2. Treating vaginal discharge in women
Take one liang (about 50 grams) of sea purslane stems, and four liang (about 200 grams) of pig's testicles. Stew them together with water, remove the residue, and take the meat and soup. ("Jiangxi Folk Herbal Prescription")
3. Treating urinary retention
Take two to three liang (about 100-150 grams) of whole sea purslane. Boil with rock sugar and water, and take it as a tea; or drink it regularly instead of tea. ("Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine")
Precautions for sea purslane
1. Pregnant women should be cautious and avoid using it during pregnancy to prevent adverse effects on fetal development.
2. It is advisable to consume less sea purslane during menstruation, as excessive consumption may cause irregular menstrual cycles in women.
