Chinese herb Xishaicao contains a variety of nutrients that are beneficial for health, and it has the effects of relieving pain and reducing inflammation. Let's learn about the efficacy and functions of Xishaicao!
[The Efficacy of Xishaicao]
1. Promotes blood circulation
It can treat bone and rheumatic diseases, and help to clear the meridians and "repair" joint pain. As it is a cold property plant, it is very beneficial for rheumatic heat-stasis.
2. Nourishes the liver and kidneys
It can be consumed after drinking alcohol, as it has a powerful function of nourishing the liver and kidneys. After drinking alcohol, people are most likely to experience weakness in the bones, and numbness in the limbs. At this time, Xishaicao must be consumed. Friendly reminder, Xishaicao can be made into pills or boiled directly in water for consumption.
[Applications of Xishaicao]
1. Hypertension: Xishaicao, Xiakucao, Sangjisheng 15g each, Juhua, Longdancao 9g each, decocted and taken orally.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis, lower back and leg pain, etc.: Xishaicao, Laoguancao 12g each, Jixueteng 15g, decocted and taken orally.
3. It is used for rheumatic arthralgia, bone and joint pain, numbness and weakness in the limbs, etc. This herb has a pungent and bitter nature, which dispels wind and dampness, stops pain, and is particularly suitable for rheumatic pain with a hot nature.
When used together with Chouwutong, it is called "Xitong Pill" in the "Collection of Health Experience"; when used alone to treat wind-cold-damp arthralgia or stroke paralysis, it is made into pills by steaming with wine and taken with warm wine, known as "Xisha Pill" in the "Compilation of Effective Prescriptions for Living People".
[Precautions for Xishaicao]
Recommended consumption: Xishaicao is suitable for people with rheumatic pain, weak bones, weak waist and knees, stroke, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, wind-rash, damp sores, insect and animal bites, malaria, jaundice and other conditions, especially for patients with damp-heat rheumatism.
Avoid consumption: People without rheumatic conditions should be cautious when consuming Xishaicao.
Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that Xishaicao is suitable for raw consumption to clear heat and detoxify, and for processed consumption to dispel wind and dampness and promote blood circulation. When storing, it is best to keep it in a well-ventilated and dry place to prevent mold and affect the efficacy of the herb.
