Blood-Full Herb is a plant of the honeysuckle family and the genus Sambucus. The whole herb or root bark is used as a traditional medicine in China. It has a spicy, sweet taste and a warm property, with the effects of dispelling wind, promoting diuresis, and activating blood circulation. It is commonly used to treat chronic nephritis, rheumatic pain, and other conditions. The specific diseases treated by Blood-Full Herb are as follows:
Blood-Full Herb
Recommended Treatment for Diseases with Blood-Full Herb
1. Treatment of acute and chronic nephritis
Blood-Full Herb 5 qian, Root of Honeysuckle Vine 1 liang, Willow Bark and Sichuan Pepper Herb each 4 qian. Decoct with water and take orally. (From "Selected Compilation of Internal Medicine")
2. Treatment of rheumatic pain and rubella
Blood-Full Herb in appropriate amount. Decoct with water for external washing of affected area.
3. Treatment of infantile paralysis and trauma
First use plum blossom needle to puncture the affected area, then grind fresh stems and leaves of Blood-Full Herb into powder, stir-fry with alcohol and apply externally.
4. Treatment of bone fractures
Fresh whole herb of Blood-Full Herb in appropriate amount, grind into paste, add alcohol or boiling water for topical application.
5. Treatment of edema
Tender leaves and root bark of Blood-Full Herb three to five qian, cook with tofu and take orally. (The following formula is from "Yunnan Medicinal Herbs")
6. Treatment of rectal bleeding and prolapse
Blood-Full Herb, Root of Blacklock Medlar, and Root of Mango Flower, cook with pork and eat. (From "Folk Medicinal Herbs in Kunming")
Administration and Dosage of Blood-Full Herb
Oral: Decoct with water, 9-15g.
External use: In appropriate amount, decoct with water for washing; or grind into paste and apply externally.
Discussions from Various Sources
1. "Yunnan Medicinal Herbs": Dispels wind and activates collaterals, dissipates stasis and relieves itching.
2. "Common Medicinal Herbs in Tibet": Activates blood circulation, dissipates stasis, strengthens tendons and bones, dispels wind and dampness, promotes diuresis, and reduces swelling. Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lower back and leg pain, sprains, hematoma, and edema.
3. "Folk Medicinal Herbs in Kunming": Dispels wind and dampness, nourishes blood, activates blood circulation, and promotes diuresis.
