Wild sorghum has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispersing stasis, dispelling wind, and eliminating dampness. It is mainly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, chronic gastritis, and injuries from falls. Let's take a look at the wild sorghum pictures and common formulas below.
【Alias】 Shuibin Shengma, Jia Shengma, Jia Yin Yang Huo, Red Shengma, Wild Ze Lan.
【Flavor】 Pungent, bitter.
【Nature】 "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Slightly pungent, bitter, warm."
【Source】 The root or whole herb of the plant Xipanluoxinfu in the family Acanthaceae. It is harvested in autumn and winter, washed, cut, and dried in the sun.
【Functions】 Wild sorghum promotes blood circulation, disperses stasis, dispels wind, and eliminates dampness. It is mainly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, chronic gastritis, and injuries from falls.
"Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Promotes the movement of qi, relieves pain, promotes blood circulation, and disperses stasis. It is used to treat chronic gastritis and injuries from falls."
"Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "The whole herb dispels wind and eliminates dampness. It is used to treat rheumatoid pain."
"Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "Specializes in the treatment of women's irregular menstruation and blood deficiency."
【Common Formulas】
1. Treatment for measles in children: Take 20g of wild sorghum, decoct it in water and take it orally.
2. Treatment for mouth ulcers: Take 20g of mountain millet fruit, decoct it with rock sugar, and take it orally.
3. Treatment for chronic diarrhea and prolapse of anus: Take 30g of mountain millet fruit and an appropriate amount of pig large intestine, stew and take it orally.
4. Treatment for yellow water sores: Grind the root of wild sorghum into powder, mix it with sesame oil, and apply it on the affected area.
5. Treatment for injuries from falls, rheumatic pain, and chronic nephritis: Take 6-12g of the root each time, decoct and take it orally. Or take 30g of the root, soak it in 500ml of wine, and take it after 7 days. Take it twice a day, 10ml each time.
【Wild Sorghum Pictures】
Wild Sorghum Pictures
Wild Sorghum Pictures
