Shengma is a very common traditional Chinese medicinal herb in our daily lives. It has a rich medicinal value and can promote overall health and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and functions of Shengma!
Efficacy and Functions of Shengma
1. Treatment of Measles
Shengma can counteract the initial effects of toxins such as measles on our body. When combined with Pueraria root, Shengma's medicinal effects are enhanced, and it can effectively eliminate the measles virus.
2. Clearing Heat and Detoxification
Shengma also has the ability to clear heat and detoxify. It can be used to treat and alleviate discomfort caused by stomach diseases.
Although our stomach is an organ that prefers warmth, it is also susceptible to heat toxins. In such cases, consuming Shengma can help eliminate heat toxins. When combined with herbs such as Coptis, it can effectively remove heat toxins from the stomach and achieve the desired effect of treating stomach diseases.
3. Nourishing Yin and Supplementing Yang
Shengma can also nourish Yin and supplement Yang, allowing our body to maintain a balanced state of Yin and Yang, thus maintaining good overall health. Shengma also has anti-inflammatory effects and can eliminate inflammation, especially inflammation caused by hepatitis viruses.
Shengma can reduce the area of liver inflammation, control the condition of liver diseases, and ultimately achieve a very good therapeutic effect. It can be said that consuming Shengma regularly can protect and support liver health.
Analysis of Shengma's Toxicity
There are many rumors claiming that Shengma can cause poisoning, dizziness, and other symptoms. However, Shengma is a commonly used medicinal herb and does not possess any plant toxicity.
In ancient times, Shengma was already mentioned in medical prescriptions as a good medicine for reducing fever and relieving pain. With the practice and daily use of Shengma, its medicinal effects have been verified, and no side effects or adverse reactions have been reported, so it is widely recognized by the public.
In modern times, through modern pharmaceutical verification, Shengma has been recognized as a non-toxic herb and is considered a standard prescription for traditional Chinese medicine. The decoction of processed Shengma has analgesic, sedative, and anti-dizziness effects.
Shengma has a good effect of clearing heat and detoxification, especially for treating oral ulcers, hemorrhoids, and other conditions. It also has anti-inflammatory effects. However, there are certain contraindications for consuming Shengma.
It is generally not suitable for people with excessive heat and deficiency, those with excessive Yin fire, and those with fully developed measles. Pregnant women and children should also avoid using it.
Compound Applications of Shengma
1. Treatment of Mouth Ulcers: Shengma, Coptis, and Daqing. Take the above three ingredients, chop them, boil them in water, and use the decoction for mouth rinsing. It can relieve the symptoms of mouth ulcers.
2. Treatment of Exposed Teeth and Gums: Shengma and processed Aconitum (30g each). Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with Rehmannia juice, and apply it to the tooth root. It has an immediate effect.
3. Treatment of Sudden Swelling and Pain in the Throat, Inability to Spit, and Heat Dissipation: Take 6 doses of fresh dried root juice, 30g of Chinese Angelica, 30g of Shengma, and 0.9g of licorice. Mix the four ingredients and make them into pills with the juice. Swallow the pills and let the juice stay in the throat. Take three times a day.
4. Treatment of Hematuria in Children: Take 1.5g of Shengma, boil it in 500ml of water, and reduce it to 100ml. A one-year-old child should take it all in one day.
5. Treatment of Sudden Swelling and Pain: Grind Shengma and mix it with vinegar, apply it frequently.
