The whole plant of the Locust, also known as the "Hungry Locust," can be used as medicine and has high medicinal value. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, detoxifying, and reducing swelling. It is commonly used for abdominal pain. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and actions of the Locust.
1. Promoting Blood Circulation and Relieving Pain
The Locust is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. It can accelerate the circulation of qi and blood in the human body, promote the dissipation of blood stasis, and has a special relieving effect on pain caused by blood stasis. It can also be used to treat bruises and injuries in daily life.
2. Detoxifying and Reducing Swelling
The Locust is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can detoxify and reduce swelling. In case of accidental snake bites, fresh Locust can be ground into a paste and applied externally to the affected area to rapidly detoxify and reduce swelling. It can also be applied directly to reduce swelling and pain when suffering from parotitis.
3. Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial
The Locust also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It can eliminate various pathogenic bacteria in the human body and has a particularly good relieving effect on inflammation caused by bacterial infections. In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, it can be used to treat urinary tract infections, kidney diseases, and other common diseases with excellent results.
4. Clearing Meridians and Promoting Blood Circulation
The Locust is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can clear meridians, promote blood circulation, and dispel blood stasis. It can be directly used to treat bruises and sprains. It can be taken as a decoction or applied externally after being crushed, significantly alleviating the patient's condition.
