Zi Hua Di Ding ointment has the effect of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It once helped an army of the Celestial Empire win a war. Do you know the side effects of this legendary medicine Zi Hua Di Ding ointment? Let me tell you slowly!
[Introduction of Zi Hua Di Ding ointment]
Zi Hua Di Ding ointment is a dark purple fine ointment with a fragrant smell. The main ingredient is Di Ding grass, which has the effect of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
Usage and dosage: External use, apply an appropriate amount according to the size of the affected area, change the dressing 1-2 times a day.
The efficacy and function of Di Ding grass
In traditional Chinese medicine, Di Ding grass is believed to have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is mainly used to treat fever, restlessness, influenza, infectious hepatitis, nephritis, scrofula, mumps, carbuncle, and other purulent infections.
1. "Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Manual in Liaoning": "Bitter, pungent, cold."
2. "Herbal Treatment Manual in Plateau": "Cold in nature, bitter in taste, slightly toxic; enters the heart and spleen meridians."
3. "Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Manual in Liaoning": "Clears heat and detoxifies. Treats abscesses, boils, lymph node tuberculosis."
4. "Hebei Traditional Chinese Medicine Manual": "Treats acute infectious hepatitis."
5. "Herbal Treatment Manual in Plateau": "Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying. Treats jaundice hepatitis, high fever and restlessness."
[Origin of the Name Zi Hua Di Ding ointment]
In the 33rd year of the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, after the establishment of the Konbaung Dynasty in Myanmar, they invaded China with their military power, and the Sino-Burmese War broke out. In February of the following year, General Fu Heng led a 50,000-strong army to invade Myanmar. Before departure, Emperor Qianlong personally awarded him the imperial seal in the Taihe Hall and presented him with the armor he used, expressing his trust and expectation. General Fu Heng led the army on a long and arduous journey, and the soldiers arrived at the Sino-Burmese border during the rainy season, which lasted for more than a month.
Myanmar is located in South Asia and has a subtropical climate, hot and rainy. Shortly after arriving at the Sino-Burmese border, many soldiers in the Qing army developed skin diseases such as red rashes and unknown toxins. General Fu Heng reported the situation to Emperor Qianlong, who became furious upon learning of it. Emperor Qianlong ordered the military doctors to control the disease by all means and immediately announced a nationwide search for effective medicine.
Soon after, a civilian claiming to be a physician's assistant requested an audience with the general and presented a medicine for treating the disease. With permission granted, the assistant used the medicine he brought to treat the soldiers, and the effect was remarkable!
Later, it was learned that the civilian was from Jiangxi Province, his hometown was Liu'an County, and his surname was Dong. His great-grandfather was a physician in the Imperial Hospital of the Ming Dynasty. The prescription he brought was a special treatment for skin diseases of emperors, princes, and concubines in the Ming Dynasty, called "Zi Hua Di Ding". It was named after a necessary ingredient, Di Ding grass.
[Diseases treated by Zi Hua Di Ding ointment]
I believe the relationship between Zi Hua Di Ding ointment and Di Ding grass is already evident. Zi Hua Di Ding ointment is an external medicine mainly used for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory purposes. Therefore, it is often used to treat snakebites, mastitis, and other diseases.
Zi Hua Di Ding ointment should be stored in a cool and dry place, not in a damp place or exposed to the sun, as this will cause the ointment to lose its effectiveness. When using Zi Hua Di Ding ointment to treat abscesses, we should apply it according to the size of the affected area and remember to change the dressing 1-2 times a day.
[Are there any side effects of Zi Hua Di Ding ointment]
Side effects, also known as adverse reactions, refer to the pharmacological effects that occur after the use of therapeutic doses of drugs, beyond the intended therapeutic effects. The therapeutic effect is the main effect of a drug. A drug often has multiple effects, including both intended therapeutic effects and unintended effects.
Side effects and therapeutic effects can be converted under certain conditions, and the concept of side effects also changes with different therapeutic purposes. Side effects are usually temporary and disappear as the therapeutic effect disappears. However, sometimes they can cause sequelae.
The ingredients in Zi Hua Di Ding ointment are commonly used in clinical practice, with minimal side effects and convenient use. No serious side effects have been found in clinical use. However, due to the specific treatment of diseases, it is recommended that patients use it under the guidance of relevant doctors for better results.
