The root of the legume plant, Hemoengen, is used as a medicinal herb. It is known for its ability to clear heat and dampness, promote digestion, and detoxify the body. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as bloody urine, malnourishment, dizziness, toothache, and sores.
Basic Information about Hemoengen
Origin: The root of the legume plant, Hemoengen. Please refer to the "Hemoengen" section for detailed plant morphology.
Characteristics:
① "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine": "Cold in nature, sweet in taste."
② "Fujian Herbal Medicine": "Sweet and neutral."
Functions and Indications of Hemoengen
It is used to clear heat and dampness, promote digestion, and detoxify the body. It is effective in treating conditions such as bloody urine, malnourishment, dizziness, toothache, and sores.
① "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine": "Clears heat and dampness, reduces swelling, and stops bleeding."
② "Fujian Herbal Medicine": "Clears heat and detoxifies the body."
Usage and Dosage of Hemoengen
Internal use: Decoction, 1-2 taels of fresh Hemoengen.
External use: Crush and apply as a poultice.
Prescriptions for Treating Diseases with Hemoengen
① For treating bloody urine: Take 1-2 taels of fresh Hemoengen root or stem and 1-2 taels of fresh Plantago asiatica. Decoction and consume. (Fujian Herbal Medicine)
② For treating cholecystitis: Take 8-10 qian to 1 tael of fresh Hemoengen root or stem. Decoction and consume. (Fujian Herbal Medicine)
③ For treating malnourishment in children: Take 5 qian to 2 taels of fresh Hemoengen root. Decoction and consume one dose per mouthful. (Jiangxi Herbal Medicine)
④ For treating blurred vision: Take 4 taels of cleaned Hemoengen root. Stew with pig trotters and consume. (Sichuan Herbal Medicine)
⑤ For treating toothache caused by wind and fire: Take 7 qian of Hemoengen root. Stew with a duck egg and consume. (Jiangxi Folk Herbal Medicine)
⑥ For treating children's head sores: Take 5-7 qian of fresh Hemoengen root, insert it into a chicken egg and a duck egg. When the eggs are cooked, consume them along with the broth. Apply crushed leaves externally to the affected area (except for large sores the size of a soybean). (Jiangxi Folk Herbal Medicine)