Pig bristle herb is a traditional Chinese medicine that can be used to treat various diseases such as knife wounds and toothaches. Today, I have compiled a list of several major diseases that can be treated with pig bristle herb. Let's take a look at the specific efficacy of pig bristle herb!
Pig bristle herb
Efficacy of pig bristle herb
1. Diuretic effect
The alcohol-soluble components and decoction of fresh whole herb have a diuretic effect, but it is not strong.
2. Effects on the circulatory system
The water decoction (1:2) injected intravenously into rabbits and dogs can cause a decrease in blood pressure and reflex respiratory stimulation. The hypotensive effect is not affected by atropine and the hypotensive component is soluble in water but not in alcohol and chloroform.
A small amount of fresh water decoction can increase the contractility of isolated frog hearts, while a large amount can inhibit it.
Pig bristle herb can improve the circulatory system and strengthen myocardial function, and it has a good effect on inhibiting cardiovascular diseases.
3. Treatment of diabetes
It is clinically used for the treatment of diabetes, but animal experiments have not proven its effectiveness. Pig bristle herb can treat diabetes and has benefits for improving physical fitness.
4. Hemostatic agent
There are also reports of its use as a hemostatic agent for hemorrhoids and uterine bleeding.
5. Treatment of chronic bronchitis, with good effects in relieving cough and reducing phlegm
During treatment, it was found that this herb also has a certain hypotensive effect. Pig bristle herb can treat chronic bronchitis and has certain benefits in relieving cough and reducing phlegm.
6. Treatment of cough and dyspnea
Take two qian (a traditional Chinese unit of weight) of pig bristle herb and seven qian of Di Gu Pi (a traditional Chinese medicine). Decoct in water and take orally. (From "Experimental Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine")
7. Treatment of acute urinary retention
Take one tael (a traditional Chinese unit of weight) of fresh pig bristle herb and use rock sugar as a decoction. Take orally.
8. Treatment of knife wounds
Burn the pig bristle herb to ashes and sprinkle it on the wound.
9. Treatment of bruises
After resetting the bone, take a handful of fresh pig bristle herb, mash it with red sugar, and apply it externally. (From the "Herbal Manual" of Jiangxi Province)
10. Treatment of lower back pain
Take two taels of fresh pig bristle herb and two pieces of tofu. Decoct in water and take orally.
