Lungxincao, also known as Mei Huacao or Baice'er, is a perennial herb of the family Plantaginaceae. It is the whole plant of the herbaceous plant Tuge Mei Huacao, with oval-shaped capsules. The flowering and fruiting period is from June to September. So do you know about Lungxincao?
[Methods of treating hemorrhage with Lungxincao]
Dry Baice'er 7-8 qian, Xianhecao, Banbianlian, Tianqingdi Baicao, Maocao root, each 4-5 qian, decoct with water, take on an empty stomach in the morning and evening; avoid eating raw, cold, greasy, spicy, and mustard. (From "Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain Herbal Medicine")
Lungxincao clears heat and moistens the lungs, reduces swelling and relieves pain. It is used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, parotitis, lymphadenitis, pharyngitis, leucorrhea, hot and toxic sores, and bruises.
① "Collection of Folk Prescription Medicines in Guizhou": soothes cough, expels phlegm, dispels wind, relieves fever, and promotes diuresis.
② "Zhejiang catalog of traditional Chinese medicine resources": treats boils.
③ "Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain Herbal Medicine": clears dampness and stops bleeding.
[Usage and dosage of Lungxincao]
Usage and dosage of Lungxincao:
Orally: Decoct in water, 6-9g or 1-3 qian. Topically, use an appropriate amount and decoct with water for steam washing.
Harvesting and storage:
Can be harvested throughout the year, washed, dried, and used fresh or dried in the shade.
Prescription:
Treatment of heart disease: One qian of Lungxincao, one liang of jujube, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar, decoct and take orally. (From "Yunnan Selected Chinese Medicinal Herbs") Two qian of Lungxincao, several grains of pepper, finely ground and stuffed into a pig's heart for boiling, take together with the residue and soup. (From "Yunnan Simao Selected Chinese Medicinal Herbs")
Treatment of mental illness and neurasthenia: Two to three qian of Lungxincao, one qian of Chenshacao, a little wine, decoct and take orally.
