Liu Jinu is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that promotes blood circulation and relieves pain. It is the whole herb of the chrysanthemum plant, which belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as toothache, chronic bronchitis, and pharyngitis.
【Benefits and Functions of Liu Jinu】
1. Promotes blood circulation and relieves pain
It is used to treat blood stasis conditions such as bruises and swelling. It can be taken alone as a powder mixed with alcohol, or combined with other herbs such as Gu Sui Bu and Yan Hu Suo. It can also be used externally as a paste with fresh Liu Jinu or combined with herbs such as Qian Cao and Wu Bei Zi.
2. Breaks up blood clots and regulates menstruation
It is used to treat blood stasis and amenorrhea. It can be combined with herbs such as Tao Ren, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong. It can also be used to treat postpartum blood stasis and abdominal pain, combined with an equal amount of Gan Cao, taken with water or alcohol.
3. Promotes digestion and relieves stagnation
It is used to treat indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It can be decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Shan Zha, Mai Ya, Ji Nei Jin, and Bai Zhu.
【Compatibility and Usage of Liu Jinu】
Liu Jinu has a bitter and warm nature. It enters the heart and liver channels and is good at promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, and stopping bleeding. It is commonly used to treat injuries, swelling, bleeding, and menstrual disorders. It is known as the "essential medicine for wounds". It also enters the spleen channel and can promote digestion and relieve stagnation, treating indigestion and abdominal distension.
1. Blood stasis and amenorrhea, postpartum pain: It is used to treat menstrual disorders and postpartum abdominal pain. It can be combined with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Tao Ren.
2. Injuries, swelling, and bleeding: It is used to treat injuries, swelling, and pain. Liu Jinu can be taken alone as a powder mixed with alcohol. It can also be combined with Yan Hu Suo and Gu Sui Bu, such as in the formula Liu Shang Yin. It can be used to treat bleeding from wounds and can be combined with Wu Bei Zi and Qian Cao.
3. Indigestion and abdominal distension: It is used to treat indigestion and abdominal distension. It can be combined with Shan Zha, Ji Nei Jin, and Zhi Ke.
【Methods of Consuming Liu Jinu】
1. Liu Jinu Wine
Take 60 grams of Liu Jinu, Gu Sui Bu, and Yan Hu Suo each, and 500 milliliters of white wine. Put them in a container and add the white wine. Seal the container and let it soak for more than 10 days. Filter out the residue and it is ready to be consumed. Take 10-15 milliliters each time, twice a day. This wine can reduce swelling, relieve pain, stop bleeding, and promote tissue regeneration. It is commonly used to treat injuries, blood stasis, and swelling.
2. Liu Jinu Tea
Take an appropriate amount of Liu Jinu and tea leaves. Grind Liu Jinu into a fine powder and store it in a sealed porcelain jar. Take 3 grams of the powder, brew it with tea, and drink it when warm. Alternatively, you can brew coarse Liu Jinu powder with tea leaves in boiling water for a few minutes and drink it. The dosage and frequency are the same as above. This tea cools the blood and stops bleeding, and is suitable for bleeding from the urinary and digestive systems.
