Methods and Benefits of Lungxincao: Clearing Heat, Relieving Cough.

January 19, 2024

The Chinese medicine Lungxincao is distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Shanxi, and the Netherlands. It is collected in summer and autumn, washed and dried. It is mainly used to clear heat and moisten the lungs, reduce swelling and relieve pain, and has a good effect on treating cough. Let's take a look at the specific methods with the editor!


[Methods of consuming Lungxincao]

1. Lungxincao can be stewed with meat to clear lung heat. It can also be paired with pear, black fungus, soy milk, honey, carrot, etc. Clear Lung Pear: can generate body fluids, relieve thirst, clear heat, and stop coughing, etc.

One method is to hollow out the inside of the pear, and cook it with Chuanbei, rock sugar, honey, etc. Another method is to cut it into pieces with the skin on, put it in a bowl and steam it. It is best to put rock sugar in the bowl and mix in honey after cooking. It is best to eat it while hot.

2. Lungxincao can be taken with jujube to stop coughing. Remember to drink plenty of water. You can also take Chuanbeimu or cough medicine.

Stewed chicken with Lungxincao is rich in nutrients during pregnancy. Eat more vegetables and fruits. Moneywort can be used together with Lungxincao to clear heat and detoxify, but avoid eating spicy food and do not use it together with Lungxincao.


[Methods of using Lungxincao]

Lungxincao can be collected all year round, washed and dried, and used fresh or dried. For internal use: decocted in soup, 6-9g or 1-3 qian (a unit of weight in traditional Chinese medicine). For external use, use an appropriate amount and decoct in water for fumigation and washing.

Selected formulas for application:

For treating heart disease: 1. Lungxincao one qian, jujube one liang, rock sugar appropriate amount, decocted in soup and taken orally. (Yunnan Selected Chinese Medicinal Herbs) 2. Lungxincao two qian, a few grains of black pepper, grind them finely and stuff them into a pig's heart to cook, and take it with the residue and soup. (Yunnan Simao Selected Chinese Medicinal Herbs)

For treating mental illness and neurasthenia: Lungxincao two to three qian, Chenshacao one qian, a little wine, decoct and take orally.

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