Tu Yizhihao is a common wild plant in traditional Chinese medicine, also known as Baihua Yizhihao or Mahuanxiang. Although the whole plant is toxic, it has high medicinal value and can be used to treat various diseases.
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【The efficacy and function of Tu Yizhihao】
1. Promotes blood circulation and dispels wind
Tu Yizhihao is a pungent and cold medicinal herb. Although it is toxic, it can promote blood circulation and dispel wind. It has excellent therapeutic effects on human injuries, rheumatism, numbness of tendons and bones, and other adverse symptoms. It can be decocted for oral administration or used externally. However, when taken orally, it is important to pay attention to the dosage to avoid poisoning.
2. Reduces swelling and relieves pain
Tu Yizhihao is also a medicinal herb that can reduce swelling and relieve pain. It has a good relieving effect on toothaches, stomachaches, and menstrual abdominal pain.
Moreover, when people experience swelling and pain caused by mastitis or boils, they can take Tu Yizhihao, which can quickly alleviate the pain symptoms and reduce the swelling at the affected area.
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【Selected applications of Tu Yizhihao】
1. Treatment of stomach cold and abdominal pain: Chew and swallow 15g of centipede. (Chinese Herbal Medicine in Wanxian)
2. Treatment of toothache: Place a grain-sized root of centipede on the painful area. (Chinese Herbal Medicine in Yunnan)
3. Treatment of injuries, redness, swelling, and pain: Take appropriate amount of fresh Mahuanxiang and ginger. Grind and mix with alcohol, then apply the mixture when hot. (Chinese Herbal Medicine in Simao, Yunnan)
4. Treatment of acute mastitis and acute cryptic tonsillitis: Grind the centipede into powder. Take 1g each time, dissolve in hot water and drink. (Selected Exhibits from the National Exhibition of New Medical Methods Using Chinese Herbal Medicine)
5. Treatment of external bleeding: Take appropriate amount of Qianye Shu. Grind into powder and apply to the wound. (Chinese Herbal Medicine in Yunnan)
