Kuhao, also known as white hao or bitter wormwood, is a common traditional Chinese medicine. The whole plant can be used as medicine and has excellent effects in clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. Let's learn more about the efficacy and effects of kuhao!
【Efficacy and Effects of Kuhao】
1. Cooling blood and relieving pain
When people experience symptoms such as nosebleeds and purpura or have blood in their vomit, they can directly crush fresh kuhao and extract the juice, then mix it with hot water and take it orally.
2. Clearing heat and drying dampness
Kuhao can clear heat and dry dampness. It has a significant therapeutic effect on various damp-heat diseases in humans, especially for symptoms such as dysentery, bloody and white stools, and anal burning. After taking kuhao, the symptoms can be significantly alleviated.
3. Anti-cancer and anti-malaria
Kuhao contains kuhao acid and kuhao alcohol, which are natural antiviral components. They can inhibit the damage of viruses to human tissue cells and suppress the growth of cancer cells. In addition, kuhao alcohol in kuhao can inhibit the growth of malignant malaria parasites and directly kill malaria parasites.
【Medicinal Uses of Kuhao】
Kuhao can be directly soaked in water for drinking, which can have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. If someone has a toothache or a wound, they can use kuhao to make a water solution and drink it.
However, this method of consumption is not commonly used. Kuhao is generally ground and applied externally. This way, the medicinal effect can directly reach the affected area and achieve better results.
Moreover, when soaked in water, the bitterness of kuhao will be fully released, and most people will find it difficult to swallow. Patients with weak spleen and stomach should not take kuhao internally, as it may aggravate the coldness in their bodies.
Decoction method: Kuhao can be used externally or internally. When using it, put kuhao in a pot and add enough cold water, then simmer it over low heat. Before decocting, be sure to wash the kuhao thoroughly with clean water.
Precautions: When using it externally for cleaning, there is no need to wash it for too long, just follow the normal cleaning time. When taking it internally, do not take too much. A small amount is enough. Excessive consumption may cause discomfort and diarrhea. Remember! Pregnant women, those with internal coldness, diarrhea, or discomfort should not take it.
