Kuhao, also known as Qinghao, is harvested in summer and autumn each year. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting blood circulation, and reducing swelling. Let's understand the efficacy and functions of Kuhao!
[The Efficacy and Functions of Kuhao]
1. Cooling blood and relieving pain
When people experience symptoms such as nosebleeds, purpura, or vomiting blood, they can directly crush fresh Kuhao and extract the juice, then mix it with hot water and take it orally.
2. Clearing heat and drying dampness
Kuhao can clear heat and dampness. It has obvious therapeutic effects on various damp-heat diseases in humans, especially symptoms such as diarrhea, white and red dysentery, and anal burning, which can be significantly improved after taking Kuhao.
3. Anti-cancer and anti-malaria
Kuhao contains Kuhao acid and artemisinin, which are natural antiviral components. They can inhibit the damage of viruses to human tissue cells and suppress the growth of cancer cells. Taking Kuhao regularly can have a significant anti-cancer effect.
In addition, artemisinin in Kuhao can inhibit the growth of malignant malaria parasites and directly kill the malaria parasites. Therefore, taking Kuhao can also have an excellent anti-malaria effect.
[The Medicinal Value of Kuhao]
1. Treatment of malaria
Kuhao is the preferred medicine for treating malaria. Artemisinin extracted from traditional Chinese medicine has the potential to become the "main force" for treating blood system diseases. Qinghao is an annual medicinal plant, also known as Xianghao and Kuhao, mostly used for clearing heat, relieving summer heat, and preventing malaria.
2. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Artemisinin has a good therapeutic effect on systemic lupus erythematosus and discoid lupus erythematosus. Moreover, artemisinin can increase the concentration of calcium ions in leukemia cells, causing degeneration and necrosis of leukemia cells, thereby treating leukemia. It can be said to have many functions.
3. Treatment of eczema
Kuhao is the most effective in treating infantile eczema and allergies. Children have a positive constitution, which is most suitable for using Kuhao. The method is also very simple. Take some fresh Kuhao, boil it with water, and then soak in the bath. When soaking, use the boiled Kuhao leaves to scrub the affected area.
