Didingcao, also known as Purple Heart, has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is used to treat abscesses, boils, and wind-heat colds. Let's take a look at the specific medicinal effects together with the author!
[Functions and Indications of Didingcao]
Clearing heat and detoxifying. It is used to treat high fever and restlessness, influenza, infectious hepatitis, nephritis, scrofula, mumps, boils, and other suppurative infections.
[Prescription and Application of Didingcao]
In addition to the above medicinal effects, Didingcao also has outstanding edible effects. People can consume fresh Didingcao as a vegetable in their daily lives, which can absorb rich plant protein, soluble sugars, and various amino acids.
Didingcao is commonly used to treat sores and abscesses, especially suitable for facial and back abscesses. It can be combined with Dandelion, Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle, etc., to make a prescription like the "Five-Flavored Disinfectant Decoction".
Dosage: 9-15g in compound prescriptions, 30-60g in single prescriptions.
Prescription example: "Five-Flavored Disinfectant Decoction" from "Yi Zong Jin Jian": 15g of Purple Heart, 15g of Dandelion, 15g of Honeysuckle, 9g of Wild Chrysanthemum, 9g of Purple Back Tiankui. Decoction with water and, if possible, drink it with a spoonful of ginger white wine.
Contraindications: Avoid taking Didingcao if there are diffuse swelling and no head, as well as in cases of spleen and stomach deficiency-cold. People with a cold constitution should also avoid taking Didingcao.
