Wuxiangcao is a common traditional Chinese herb in rural areas. It has a wide range of medicinal effects and can be used to treat symptoms such as colds and heatstroke. Let's learn about the usage of wuxiangcao below!
【Usage of Wuxiangcao】
Wuxiangcao can not only be used as a seasoning, but also as a medicinal herb. It is mainly used for colds, heatstroke, stomach pain, sore throat, centipede bites, etc. It can be taken internally or used externally.
July is the harvesting season for wuxiangcao. After harvesting, it can be used fresh or dried for later use when needed.
Although wuxiangcao is good, it should not be consumed frequently because it contains a certain amount of toxicity.
【Application of Medicinal Prescriptions】
Treating ulcer disease: Take three qian of wuxiangcao, sanqian of red sandalwood, one or two liang of dandelion, and erqian of Xuchangqing. Decoction and take orally.
Treating tonsillitis: Take one liang and five qian of wuxiangcao, add an appropriate amount of honey. Decoction and take orally.
Treating boils: Take three qian of wuxiangcao, sanqian of wild chrysanthemum, one or two liang of purple flower herb, and one or two liang of dandelion. Decoction and take orally.
Treating centipede bites: Crush wuxiangcao and apply the juice externally. (Selected prescriptions from "Folk Commonly Used Chinese Herbs in Zhejiang")
【Pharmacological Effects】
1. Antibacterial effect: Wuxiangcao decoction has antibacterial effects.
2. Immune regulation effect: Wuxiangcao can promote lymphocyte transformation in healthy individuals and patients with acute nephritis, and has immune regulation effects.
3. Toxicity: The toxicity of wuxiangcao is related to the presence of sidebalketone.
