Hehuanpi has a sweet and mild taste and is neutral in nature. It has the functions of relieving depression, harmonizing blood, calming the mind, and reducing swelling. It is effective in treating restlessness, depression, insomnia, pulmonary abscess, swelling and abscesses, scrofula, as well as fractures and injuries to the muscles and bones.
[Pharmacological Actions of Hehuanpi]
1. Sedative
It can significantly inhibit spontaneous activity in mice and has a sedative and hypnotic effect.
2. Anti-allergic
The water decoction of Hehuanpi can inhibit the degranulation of mast cells in rats, effectively suppressing the sensitization process and antibody production caused by antigens. Therefore, Hehuanpi has a significant anti-allergic effect.
3. Contraceptive
The water extract of Hehuanpi has a significant contraceptive effect. Subcutaneous injection of Hehuanpi saponin has a significant anti-implantation effect, reducing the number of pregnancies and normal embryos in rats. It also has a significant anti-early pregnancy effect in rats 4-6 days after pregnancy. Administration of Hehuanpi into the amniotic cavity of pregnant rats can cause fetal atrophy and termination of pregnancy.
4. Antitumor
Hehuanpi polysaccharide has a significant inhibitory effect on the transplantable tumor S180 in mice.
[Dosage and Administration of Hehuanpi]
Decoction, 6-12g. External use as needed.
[Precautions for the Use of Hehuanpi]
Pregnant women should use with caution. Patients with ulcer disease and gastritis should also use Hehuanpi with caution. It is forbidden for those with wind-heat spontaneous sweating and insomnia caused by external pathogens to use Hehuanpi.
[Side Effects of Hehuanpi]
Due to its uterine contraction effects, the use of Hehuanpi by pregnant women can lead to miscarriage. Studies have shown that Hehuanpi saponin E has a spermicidal effect.
