Diding is a relatively common traditional Chinese medicine. When we talk about Diding, it is usually referring to bitter Diding. However, there is also sweet Diding. Consuming fresh Diding grass can also supplement various nutritional needs of the human body. Let's learn about the usage of Diding grass together.
【Usage of Diding grass】
It is more effective to soak Diding grass with honeysuckle or dandelion. When these two ingredients are combined, their medicinal effects are enhanced. In addition to clearing heat and detoxification, it can also relieve gum and throat inflammation.
Diding grass is also a natural anti-cancer food. It contains a large amount of flavonoids, which can accelerate the transformation of lymphocytes in the human body and increase the amount of globulin. This can have a significant anti-cancer effect and reduce the incidence of cancer.
Moreover, purified Diding grass can be made into Chinese patent medicine for the treatment of various cancers in humans. It has a good therapeutic effect on gastric cancer and esophageal cancer.
In addition to the above medicinal effects, Diding grass also has excellent edible effects. People can consume fresh Diding grass as a vegetable, which can absorb rich plant proteins, soluble sugars, and various amino acids. They can meet the body's needs for different nutrients during normal metabolism and improve the functions of various organs. Regular consumption can enhance physical fitness and make the body stronger and healthier.
【Bitter Diding】
① Treatment of measles fever toxins: 9g bitter Diding, 12g Forsythia suspensa, 9g chrysanthemum. Decoction and consumption. ("Qinghai Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines")
② Treatment of chickenpox: 6g bitter Diding, 3g licorice. Decoction and consumption. (Southern Medicine "Chinese Herbal Medicine")
③ Treatment of acute jaundice hepatitis: 15g bitter Diding, 15g Artemisia capillaris. Decoction and consumption. ("Shanxi Chinese Herbal Medicines")
④ Treatment of dysentery: bitter Diding with Houttuynia cordata and Sanguisorba officinalis. Decoction and consumption. ("Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment Manual")
⑤ Treatment of abscess pain, cellulitis, erysipelas: apply mashed fresh bitter Diding externally; or 15g bitter Diding, 30g dandelion, 15g Forsythia suspensa, 9g Scutellaria baicalensis, decoction and consumption. ("Qingdao Chinese Herbal Medicine Handbook")
⑥ Treatment of early stage finger infection, lymphangitis (erysipelas) redness, swelling, heat, and pain: 30g bitter Diding, 30g dandelion. Decoction and consumption. ("Hebei Chinese Medicine Handbook")
⑦ Treatment of damp heat ulcers: 3g bitter Diding, 3g honeysuckle, 3g dandelion, 9g Isatis indigotica. Decoction and consumption. ("Liaoning Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines")
