Speaking of a medicinal herb called "Yi Zhi Jian," many people may not be familiar with it. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine with high medicinal value. It has the effects of clearing heat and toxins, promoting blood circulation, and resolving blood stasis. Let's explore the benefits and functions of Yi Zhi Jian together!
【Benefits and Functions of Yi Zhi Jian】
Yi Zhi Jian is a Chinese herb that can clear heat, detoxify, and prevent wind-heat. It also has the ability to promote blood circulation and resolve blood stasis. In clinical practice, it has shown remarkable therapeutic effects on common ailments such as mastitis, boils, skin itching, and injuries. Additionally, Yi Zhi Jian can reduce swelling, relieve pain, and prevent abscesses.
1. Clearing heat and detoxifying
Yi Zhi Jian has the ability to clear heat and detoxify, making it suitable for various types of abscesses and snake bites. According to "Sichuan Materia Medica": "It clears heat and detoxifies, promotes blood circulation, and resolves stasis. It is used for damp-heat sores, scabies, injuries, burns, hemorrhoids, etc."
2. Promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis
Yi Zhi Jian has the function of promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis. It is commonly used for injuries, blood stagnation, and swelling, and has been proven to be effective in clinical practice. According to "Chinese Herbal Classification": it treats itching, eliminates toxic sores, treats injuries, and resolves swelling and toxins.
【Methods of Using Yi Zhi Jian】
Yi Zhi Jian and Chinese Yam Soup
Ingredients: 20g of Yi Zhi Jian, 50g of Chinese yam, appropriate amount of water
Instructions: Wash Yi Zhi Jian and place it in a clay pot; wash the Chinese yam, slice it, and place it in the clay pot; add an appropriate amount of water; soak for 25 minutes, then boil on high heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve in a bowl when ready to eat.
Effects: Tonifying the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs and producing body fluids, clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis.
However, it is worth noting that as a Chinese herb, Yi Zhi Jian can be brewed and consumed under the guidance of a professional doctor, but it is not recommended for long-term use.
When the symptoms improve, it is advisable to stop taking it to avoid excessive dosage and potential harm to health. Long-term consumption may cause frequent abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other conditions. Therefore, long-term brewing and consumption are not recommended.
【Treatment Methods of Yi Zhi Jian】
1. Treating scabies
Yi Zhi Jian is mainly used to treat scabies in humans, especially for relieving itching caused by scabies. In the treatment process, it needs to be stewed together with dandelion and mulberry root, and consumed with eel. This method also has a remarkable therapeutic effect on abscesses in humans.
2. Treating boils and abscesses
Yi Zhi Jian is commonly used in clinical practice to treat boils and abscesses in humans. It can be used in combination with 1.5 grams of Yi Zhi Jian, 1 gram of cooked rhubarb, and 4 grams of Dong Qing Cao. Add 2 grams of Chai Hu and boil with water. After boiling, consume the liquid once a day. It can quickly reduce boils and abscesses.
3. Treating snake bites
Yi Zhi Jian can reduce swelling, relieve pain, and detoxify. When crushed and applied externally, it can not only treat snake bites but also treat unidentified swellings and toxins in humans. It has particularly outstanding effects in reducing swelling and relieving pain.
