Xu Changqing is a traditional medicine for dispelling dampness and relieving pain. It not only treats injuries but also has good anti-inflammatory effects. When combined with different Chinese herbs, it can treat various diseases. However, even so, there are still some precautions that we need to pay attention to when using Xu Changqing!
【Efficacy and Functions of Xu Changqing】
1. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
Used for rheumatic pain, lower back pain, pain from injuries, abdominal pain, toothache, and other types of pain. Xu Changqing has a good effect in dispelling wind and relieving pain, and is widely used for various types of pain caused by wind, cold, stagnation of qi, and blood stasis.
In recent years, it has also been used for postoperative pain and cancer pain, showing certain analgesic effects. It can be used alone or in combination with other relevant medications.
2. Dispelling wind and relieving itching
Used for eczema, wind rash, stubborn psoriasis, and other skin diseases. Xu Changqing has the effect of dispelling wind and relieving itching. It can be taken orally alone or used as a decoction for external washing. It can also be combined with bitter ginseng, di fu zi, white fresh skin, and other drugs that clear and benefit dampness and heat.
In addition, it can also neutralize snake venom and treat snake bites. It can be used internally or externally in combination with half lotus.
【Methods of Using Xu Changqing for Treating Diseases】
1. Rheumatic pain
Xu Changqing has the effect of treating rheumatic pain. It can be used with eight to twelve grams of Xu Changqing, four liang of lean pork, and two liang of aged wine. Boil them with water to make half a bowl of decoction, and take it before meals twice a day.
When using Xu Changqing, it can be used alone or in combination with bitter ginseng, di fu zi, white fresh skin, half lotus, wild chrysanthemum, benzoin, chuanxiong, maogen, mutong, dong kui zi, hua shi, shi chang sheng, che qian zi, and other Chinese herbs. People with weak constitution should use Xu Changqing with caution.
2. Herpes zoster
Xu Changqing has the effect of treating herpes zoster, refractory urticaria, contact dermatitis, and psoriasis. Two to four grams of Xu Changqing can be boiled in water for oral administration and used for external washing on the affected areas.
【Precautions when using Xu Changqing】
1. Avoid prolonged decoction, and use with caution for people with weak constitution.
2. Xu Changqing is non-toxic, and there are no adverse reactions when taken orally within the recommended dosage. Long-term use or large doses (below 30 grams) of decoction also have no obvious side effects.
3. Not to be used during menstruation. Women are more physically weak during menstruation, so caution is advised.
4. Not to be used by pregnant women. It may cause poor fetal development, bleeding, and miscarriage.
