The root tuber of the plant Gastrodia elata, also known as "Da Jiu Gu Niu", is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its ability to clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as cough due to lung heat, and injuries from falls or blows. Let's learn more about the medicinal value and usage of Da Jiu Gu Niu.
【Medicinal Effects and Uses of Da Jiu Gu Niu】
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Da Jiu Gu Niu has the ability to clear heat, detoxify, stop coughing, and relieve pain. It is commonly used to treat cough due to lung heat, mastitis, parotitis, boils, and injuries from falls or blows.
"Compilation of Chinese Medicinal Herbs": "Clears heat, detoxifies, relieves pain, stops coughing. Mainly used for cough due to lung heat, parotitis, mastitis, boils, and abscesses."
1. Treatment of cough due to lung heat: Take 15 grams of Da Jiu Gu Niu root (peeled), 2 grams of Xiang Ling Cao, and 2 grams of Wa Cao. Grind them into powder and take 2 grams per dose, twice a day.
2. Treatment of mastitis, parotitis, boils, and abscesses: Take equal parts of Da Jiu Gu Niu, Chong Lou, Bai Ji, Xiao Nian Yao, and Wu Xiang Xue Tang. Grind them into powder and mix with honey or vinegar for external application.
【Usage of Da Jiu Gu Niu】
1. Da Jiu Gu Niu Powder
Ingredients: Da Jiu Gu Niu, Chong Lou, Bai Ji, Xiao Nian Yao, Wu Xue Xiang Tang, equal parts.
Procedure: Grind the above ingredients into powder and mix with honey or vinegar for external application.
2. Da Jiu Gu Niu Wine
Ingredients: 15 grams of Da Jiu Gu Niu (Gastrodia elata), 500 grams of white wine.
Procedure: Wash the Da Jiu Gu Niu and place it in a wide-mouthed bottle. Pour the white wine into the bottle, seal it tightly, and let it soak for 1 month.
