Xue Man Cao is the whole plant or root bark of the plant Adnate Elder, also known as Bone-Setting Herb, Bone-Setting Dan, Blood Vessel Grass, etc. It has the function of promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, and is commonly used in the treatment of rheumatism, sprains, fractures, and other conditions. Now let's find out if Xue Man Cao is toxic or not.
【Effects and Functions of Xue Man Cao】
1. Dispelling dampness and relieving pain Xue Man Cao has a good therapeutic effect on rheumatic pain. It can be directly decocted in water and taken orally, or applied externally to the affected area to achieve the effect of pain relief.
3. Clearing heat and reducing swelling Xue Man Cao can be cooked together with other ingredients that have a mild heat-clearing property, such as tofu, to reduce swelling. In addition, it also has a good effect on treating colonic bleeding.
2. Treating infantile paralysis For the treatment of infantile paralysis, Xue Man Cao needs to be used in combination with other acupuncture methods to achieve better results. During the medication, the use of medicated wine can also produce good therapeutic effects.
【Is Xue Man Cao Toxic】
Chinese name: Xue Man Cao
Pinyin: xuè mǎn cǎo
English name: Herb of Adnate Elder
Other names of Xue Man Cao: Bone-Setting Herb, Bone-Setting Dan, Blood Vessel Grass, Adnate Elder, Ke Cao, Hong Shan Hua, Jie Gu Cao, Zhen Zhu Ma.
Origin of the herb: Xue Man Cao is the whole plant or root bark of the plant Adnate Elder.
Taste and meridian attribution: Xue Man Cao tastes pungent, sweet, and warm. It belongs to the spleen and kidney meridians and is non-toxic.
① "Yunnan Chinese Medicinal Herbs": "Pungent, warm."
② "Commonly Used Tibetan Medicinal Herbs": "Sweet and mild, neutral."
③ "Commonly Used Folk Medicinal Herbs in Kunming": "Sour and astringent, neutral."
【Prescriptions Using Xue Man Cao】
1. Treatment of acute and chronic nephritis: Xue Man Cao 15 grams, Hedyotis diffusa root 30 grams, Cortex Dictamni radicis, and Herba Lysimachiae each 12 grams. Decoction for oral administration.
2. Treatment of rheumatic pain, rubella: Xue Man Cao appropriate amount. Decoct in water and wash the affected area.
3. Treatment of infantile paralysis, trauma: First acupuncture the affected area with plum blossom needle, then grind the fresh stems and leaves of Xue Man Cao, and wrap them with wine.
4. Treatment of fractures: Fresh whole plant of Xue Man Cao appropriate amount, grind into paste, and apply with wine or boiled water.
5. Treatment of edema: Tender leaves and root bark of Xue Man Cao 9-15 grams, cook together with tofu and take orally.
6. Treatment of colonic bleeding, prolapse of the anus: Xue Man Cao, Rhizoma Black Lock plum root, and Rhizoma Patriniae cooked with pork to eat.
