Have you seen the Nepenthes plant? It is distributed in various parts of China. It has the effects of clearing heat, reducing swelling, promoting qi circulation, and relieving pain. It is commonly used to treat colds, mumps, sore throat, cough, abdominal distension, hernia, and pemphigus.
【Effects and Uses of Nepenthes】
1. Treatment of hot cough and sore throat
When experiencing symptoms such as cough with phlegm, yellow and thick phlegm, hoarse cough, dry and thirsty mouth, dry and painful throat, Nepenthes can be dried and ground into fine powder, then taken with boiling water, 5 grams each time.
2. Treatment of orchitis
When experiencing symptoms such as high fever, chills, testicular pain and swelling, and radiating pain when gently pressing the testicles, Nepenthes can be boiled with 15 grams and an appropriate amount of water, then taken orally.
3. Treatment of bronchitis
When experiencing symptoms such as coughing, sputum production, chills, fever, and limb soreness, Nepenthes can be boiled with 15 grams and water, then taken orally.
【Side Effects of Nepenthes】
Nepenthes has excellent edible and medicinal effects, but it also has certain side effects.
When using Nepenthes, it can be used alone or combined with other Chinese herbs according to different symptoms to enhance its medicinal effects.
Because it has a significant stimulating effect on the uterus after being used as medicine, it can accelerate uterine contractions. Pregnant women who take it are more prone to miscarriage and may have adverse effects on the development of the fetus in the womb. Therefore, pregnant women are advised not to take Nepenthes.
The effects of Nepenthes include clearing heat, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, promoting qi circulation, relieving pain, and reducing swelling. It can be used to treat colds, mumps, bronchitis, orchitis, sore throat, cough, herpes, boils, and hernia pain.
