Leaves of Elephantopus scaber, as a traditional Chinese medicine, have many medicinal properties. Let's explore the usage and benefits of Elephantopus scaber as well as some precautions to take.
【Functions and Indications】
Regulates menstruation and stops bleeding, promotes bone healing and reduces swelling. Used for excessive menstrual bleeding, bruises, fractures.
【Formulas with Elephantopus scaber】
1. For excessive menstrual bleeding and bruises: Take 2-3 grams of Elephantopus scaber, decoct in water, and take twice a day.
2. For external bleeding and fractures: Apply a suitable amount of fresh leaves of Elephantopus scaber to the affected area, change the dressing every two to three days. (Properties and tastes according to "Wenshan Medicinal Plants")
【Usage and Benefits of Elephantopus scaber】
Elephantopus scaber has the effects of cooling blood, regulating menstruation, dispersing stasis, and reducing swelling. It is used for excessive menstrual bleeding, external injuries, bleeding, and fractures.
Oral administration: Decoction, 6-10 grams of flowers, and apply crushed leaves externally.
1. For excessive menstrual bleeding and bruises: Take 2-3 grams of Elephantopus scaber, decoct in water, and take twice a day.
2. For external bleeding and fractures: Apply a suitable amount of fresh leaves of Elephantopus scaber to the affected area, change the dressing every two to three days. (Properties and tastes according to "Wenshan Medicinal Plants")
Symptoms of poisoning: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, delirium.
Methods of rescue: 1. Induce vomiting and gastric lavage in the early stages; 2. Take tannic acid protein or general detoxification drugs orally; 3. Intravenous infusion and symptomatic treatment.
【Pharmacological Effects of Elephantopus scaber】
The hot water extract of Elephantopus scaber flowers and leaves has inhibitory effects on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (H37) in vitro, while the stems and roots are ineffective. The juice of the leaves or the plant is toxic, ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and delirium, and the toxic components may be in the resinous part.
Although Elephantopus scaber does not have a killing effect on Schistosoma, it has a significant diuretic effect on patients with ascites caused by schistosomiasis; it also has a strong purgative effect.
【Precautions】
There are certain precautions when using any traditional Chinese medicine, especially those with higher medicinal value. In addition to paying attention to its toxicity, it is also important to avoid excessive use, as it may not only fail to achieve the desired effect but also worsen the symptoms.
