Madagascar Locust is a traditional Chinese medicine. Do you know what are its applications in medicine? And what are the side effects? I am also curious to know. Let's take a look together!
Madagascar Locust
Basic Information of Madagascar Locust
Alias: Xifengdai, Shanjiaodou, Hongzhangcao, Shandougen, Landoushu, Dahongpao, Shanmalong, Nianshencao, Weitongcao, Diaomahua, Zitengxiaohua, Yehuangdou
Medicinal Part: Whole plant
Taste and Nature: Sweet, bitter, and cool in nature
Meridian Tropism: Spleen, stomach, and liver meridians
Functions: Activating blood circulation, relieving pain, detoxifying, and reducing swelling
Indications: Abdominal pain, pediatric malnutrition, dry blood disease in women, lumbar sprain, wounds, urethritis, parotitis, snake bites
Collection and Processing: Harvest in summer or autumn, cut into segments, air dry or use fresh
Medicinal Formulas with Madagascar Locust
1. Treatment of abdominal pain
Take one part of Madagascar Locust seeds, grind them into powder, and take orally; or take five qian (about 15 grams) of the root, decoct in water and take orally. (From "Guizhou Herbal Medicine")
2. Treatment of dry blood disease in women
Madagascar Locust
Take one or two liang (about 30-60 grams) of Madagascar Locust root. Brew in alcohol and take orally for the first dose, stew with meat and eat for the second dose.
3. Treatment of retained placenta
Take Madagascar Locust, Huangshiye, and calcined Lianfang. Decoct in water and take orally.
4. Treatment of menstrual disorders
Add Madagascar Locust and brown sugar to stew chicken and take orally.
5. Treatment of conjunctivitis caused by wind-heat
Add Madagascar Locust, Mu Huanglian, Han Shuishi, Chrysanthemum, Juemingzi, Dong Sangye, and Yemingsha to water and decoct. Take orally. (From "Sichuan Herbal Medicine")
6. Treatment of internal bleeding
Take five to ten fruits of Madagascar Locust, decoct in water and take orally. (From "Yunnan Herbal Medicine")
7. Treatment of burns
Grind the whole plant of Madagascar Locust into powder and apply it to the affected area. (From "Yunnan Herbal Medicine")
Side Effects of Madagascar Locust
Side effects: Side effects are caused by the differential selectivity of the drug, which are inherent to the drug itself.
Whether it is a prescription drug or an over-the-counter drug, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist.
If any discomfort occurs during medication, it is necessary to stop the medication in time and consult a doctor or pharmacist to avoid unnecessary harm.
Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy and lactation.
Dietary restrictions: Do not take excessive amounts orally.
